extra

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /

ADJECTIVE

accessory; excess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

added additional ancillary auxiliary extraneous extraordinary fresh further leftover new other special supplemental supplementary unnecessary unused

STRONG

button fuss gingerbread gravy ice inessential lagniappe more needless perk plus reserve spare supernumerary surplus tip

WEAK

another beyond in addition in reserve in store one more optional over and above redundant superfluous unneeded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace main necessary needed normal old ordinary used usual worn

WEAK

basic elementary essential fundamental integral

ADVERB

particularly

Synonyms

WEAK

considerably especially exceptionally extraordinarily extremely markedly noticeably rarely remarkably uncommon uncommonly unusually

NOUN

accessory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bonus

STRONG

addendum addition adjunct affix appendage appurtenance attachment complement extension supernumerary supplement

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease lessening reduction subtraction

WEAK

basic essential fundamental necessity

Example Sentences

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Maybe the quadrennial aspect of the Games creates extra tension.

From The Wall Street Journal

Builders say that the extra cost is no longer worth it because these days, manufactured homes often stay put.

From The Wall Street Journal

And so, to my surprise, even in retirement I have no extra time.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even then — alone, terrified, wounded and hungry — she was thinking about her mother who would have extra laundry to wash.

From Los Angeles Times

“They put nets where you have really big fall zones and high-speed sections, places where you need that extra level of protection,” Morse said.

From Los Angeles Times

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