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extra

ex·tra [ ékstrə ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. more than usual: added to, or over and above, the usual, original, or necessary amount
Take extra precautions when traveling in bad weather.

2. more and better: greater in degree and of better quality than is normal

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.



adverb 
Definition:
 
exceptionally: to a greater extent than is usual or expected
Be extra careful at that crossing.



pron 
Definition:
 
more: more than the usual amount or price
The hotel charges extra for cable TV.



noun  (plural ex·tras)
Definition:
 
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.

2. something additional: something additional or unexpected
The remaining items are optional extras.

3. movies nonspeaking movie actor: somebody employed in a minor, usually nonspeaking, part in a movie, e.g. in a crowd scene

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

5. U.S. Excellent thing: something of exceptionally high quality

[Mid-17th century. Probably shortening of extraordinary]
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