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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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The first people to feel the impact will be those born between 6 April and 5 May, 1960, who will have to wait an extra month before they are paid a pension.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Though still light on detail, the bill aims to guarantee insurance payouts for developers and lenders who are interested in factory-based building, but still need a little extra assurance.

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

He carried his pack and the extra weight of a heavy rope, a small ax, and their supply of torches with ease.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

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