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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But experts warn it will require significant extra investment, particularly in staff, to make improvement.

From BBC

These programs typically require single-family home renters to pay above-market rent, setting aside the extra money for a down payment to eventually purchase the home.

From The Wall Street Journal

It also flagged potential for extra annual top-ups along with a buyback that will start in July.

From The Wall Street Journal

The earliest appointment available through my provider was in September, or I could go out of network at no extra cost.

From Los Angeles Times

So buying that extra seat became my standard practice.

From Los Angeles Times

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