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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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The military-spending proposal includes $1.1 trillion for the Defense Department for the next fiscal year and an extra $350 billion for munitions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic’s injury left the Lakers backcourt extra shorthanded Thursday as Marcus Smart missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

So if anything appears in that “observed risk” box, it means you need extra precautions, says Kilmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"But absorbing extra costs is not a sustainable practice for companies. If things get worse, customers are likely to face the heat," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In the morning, Danny woke to find that someone had tucked an extra pillow under his head.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.