- extra
- ex|tra1 W2S1 [ˈekstrə] adj[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: Probably from extraordinary]1.) [only before noun]more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number▪ Could you get an extra loaf of bread?▪ Allow extra time for your journey.▪ Drivers are advised to take extra care .▪ Residents can use the gym at no extra cost .an extra ten minutes/three metres etc▪ I asked for an extra two weeks to finish the work.2.) [not before noun]if something is extra, it is not included in the price of something and you have to pay more for it▪ Dinner costs $15 but wine is extra.extra 2extra2 pronan amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount= ↑morepay/charge/cost etc extra▪ I earn extra for working on Sunday.extra 3extra3 adv1.) in addition to the usual things or the usual amount▪ They need to offer something extra to attract customers.one/a few etc extra▪ I got a few extra in case anyone else decides to come.▪ I'll be making $400 extra a month.2.) [+ adjective/adverb]used to emphasize an adjective or adverb▪ You're going to have to work extra hard to pass the exam.▪ an extra special effortextra 4extra4 n1.) something which is added to a basic product or service that improves it and often costs more▪ Tinted windows and a sunroof are optional extras (=something that you can choose to have or not) .▪ Be careful, there may be hidden extras (=additional charges which you are not told about) .▪ It's got lots of useful little extras .2.) an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd▪ He started his acting career as an extra.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.