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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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ETFs that use derivative contracts to blunt volatility, create extra dividend income, or protect against losses past a defined point, have soared in popularity with financial advisers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It can save airlines money – but it also involves burning extra fuel, because the aircraft is heavier when it takes off.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Giuliani floated the idea of changing the law to run for a third term or serving an extra three months to help with a post-9/11 recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

These extra tasks rarely come with extra time, so it’s easy to decline a review request.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

No one in the glen had an extra penny.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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Theater - Introductory

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