Definitions

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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For many years, nuclear physicists believed that "Islands of Inversion" were found mainly in isotopes packed with extra neutrons.

From Science Daily

Russell powered past the Ferrari on lap two between Turns 10 and 11 by using extra electrical energy.

From BBC

Its first scene was to turn George Dobson's card from a yellow into a red, leaving the Championship hosts with 10 men and Chelsea off the hook going into extra time.

From BBC

Some pieces are classic — simply fish and seasoned rice — while others are dressed with gold, caviar and flowers for an extra touch of luxury.

From Salon

With the extras, Scotland were ahead by 10.

From BBC

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