extra

adjective
UK: /ˈekstrə/
US: /ˈekstrə/

  1. More than what is usual, expected, or needed.

    1. I took an extra cookie from the jar because I was very hungry. [ ] [ ]
    2. We ordered extra food for the party, because we don't want to run out of pizza. [ ] [ ]

  2. Added to what is normal, or forming an addition.

    1. This car has extra seats in the back for more passengers. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel charged us extra for the Wi-Fi, which I thought should be free. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

additional supplementary surplus spare more another
extra noun

  1. Something added or included beyond what is usual or expected.

    1. The pizza has extra cheese because I asked for it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The movie theater charges an extra fee for 3D glasses. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person hired to play a minor, nonspeaking role in a movie or play, usually as part of a crowd.

    1. She worked as an extra in a movie to earn some money. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director needed a few more extras for the crowd scene during the riot. [ ] [ ]
extra adverb

  1. To an extent greater than usual; more than.

    1. He tried extra hard to finish his homework on time. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was extra careful while driving in the snow, she always pays attention. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extra" in English means: More than what is usual, expected, or needed., Added to what is normal, or forming an addition..

The phonetic transcription of "extra" is /ˈekstrə/ in British English and /ˈekstrə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extra": additional, supplementary, surplus, spare, more, another.

Example usage of "extra": "I took an extra cookie from the jar because I was very hungry.". More examples on the page.