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 ²

extra² pron

an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount

= ↑more

pay/charge/cost etc extra

▪ I earn extra for working on Sunday.

extra ³

extra³ adv

1.) 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 effort

extra ⁴

extra⁴ n

1.) 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.