extra
Example Sentences
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Wallace lives alone and said he can get by on savings and Social Security, but he wants extra income to pay for things like trips, presents for grandchildren and the occasional date.
"If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions, be prepared for delays and allow extra time for your journey," he said.
From BBC
"We've supported her a bit extra, while getting back on her feet and sorting benefits out."
From BBC
The house is small and has a cramped staircase to the upper floor, but she pays her mortgage without difficulty and usually tacks on an extra $200 payment toward the principal, she said.
Unfortunately, many restaurant patrons still perceive tips as leaving something “extra” for the staff.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
