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| ex·tra [ ékstrə ] |
adjective |
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1. more than usual: added to, or over and above, the usual, original, or necessary amount
  Take extra precautions when traveling in bad weather.
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2. more and better: greater in degree and of better quality than is normal
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3. charged for in addition: charged for in addition to the basic cost
You get one free drink with the meal; further drinks are extra.
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adverb |
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exceptionally: to a greater extent than is usual or expected
Be extra careful at that crossing.
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pron |
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more: more than the usual amount or price
The hotel charges extra for cable TV.
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noun (plural ex·tras) |
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1. something charged for in addition: something for which an additional charge is made, or the additional charge itself
Make sure there are no hidden extras.
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2. something additional: something additional or unexpected
The remaining items are optional extras.
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3. movies nonspeaking movie actor: somebody employed in a minor, usually nonspeaking, part in a movie, e.g. in a crowd scene
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4. press special edition of newspaper: a special edition of a newspaper or magazine, often reporting later news or concentrating on a particular subject
a sports extra
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5. U.S. Excellent thing: something of exceptionally high quality
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| [Mid-17th century. Probably shortening of extraordinary] |
