Added to an existing or usual amount or number
“Manu doused his steak in some extra sauce as a little was never enough for him.”
Something kept in reserve as a spare or backup
“I have an extra key for the apartment in case we ever have visitors.”
Extremely or exceedingly abundant in quantity
Separated from a usual pair or set
Excessively abundant
Left to personal choice
(informal) To a very large or great degree
“Due to my expanding waistline, I must now be extra vigilant about what I eat.”
In addition
“For a few dollars extra, you can have your parcel delivered by courier.”
More or increased in degree or severity
Remaining, or in addition
After a deadline has passed, or past a designated time
An item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary
“We can also fit tinted windows on your new car as an extra.”
An inessential, yet desirable item, typically one that provides added comfort
“Does the hotel provide bathrobes as an extra?”
Something given as a reward, prize, or incentive
“We'll throw in a set of steak knives as an extra if you make the purchase now.”
Something kept in reserve to replace one that fails
“The battery has run out, but luckily I have an extra in my bag.”
A person engaged temporarily to fill out a crowd scene in a film or play
“The casting agency would get him a minor part as an extra in the film's scene at the park.”
A quantity left over when other parts have been completed, used, or dealt with
A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television
A sum added to an ordinary price or charge
The result or consequence of an action or cause
A later or subsequent thought, action, or expedient
An inessential, desirable item, typically expensive or difficult to obtain
Makeweight or compensation
An individual's share of a dividend
The (higher) rate of pay for work done outside of or in addition to regular hours
Supporting actor or actress
A printed sheet published periodically
Room or scope to move or maneuver (literally or figuratively)
An extra amount or extent
Furnishings or accessories in a building
An actor's part in a play, film, etc
A repeat or repetition of something
(seconds, informal) A second course or second helping of food at a meal
A sufficient amount of
On top of one or ones previously referred to
Denotes a relationship external to given entities or elements
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