Things which are additional
“Free extras include a weekly email newsletter and thumbnails to add to your own site or blog.”
Ornamental coverings, typically for an animal such as a horse
Furnishings or accessories in a building
Desirable or useful features or facilities, typically for added comfort
Additional features or embellishments
The necessary ingredients or components (for something, especially food or a social event)
Miscellaneous items, extras, sundries, and so forth
People or things which serve to support or reinforce
Plural for an item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary
“We can also fit tinted windows on your new car as an extra.”
Plural for an inessential, yet desirable item, typically one that provides added comfort
“Does the hotel provide bathrobes as an extra?”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for something kept in reserve to replace one that fails
“The battery has run out, but luckily I have an extra in my bag.”
Plural for 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.”
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