extra
adjective
1. more than is needed, desired, or required
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
Similar word(s): unnecessary, unneeded, excess, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus
2. added to a regular schedule
Similar word(s): unscheduled, special
3. further or added
- need extra help
- an extra pair of shoes
Similar word(s): additive, additional
Sentences with extra as an adjective:
- extra work; extra pay
adverb
1. unusually or exceptionally
- an extra fast car
Sentences with extra as an adverb:
- That day he ran to school extra fast.
noun
1. a minor actor in crowd scenes
Similar word(s): supernumerary
Definition categories: person, actor, histrion, player, thespian
2. an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
Definition categories: communication, edition
3. something additional of the same kind
- he always carried extras in case of an emergency
Similar word(s): duplicate
Definition categories: man–made, artefact, artifact
Sentences with extra as a noun:
- Extra, extra! Read all about it!