extra1 adjectiveextra2 adverbextra3 pronounextra4 noun
extraex‧tra1 /ˈekstrə/ ●●● S1 W2 adjective 
WORD ORIGINextra1
Origin:
1600-1700 Probably from extraordinaryEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a large mushroom pizza with extra cheese
- Bring an extra set of clothes in case you decide to stay overnight.
- Do you want to earn some extra cash?
- I need some extra time to finish.
- Will you bring me an extra napkin, please?
- But of course teachers have extra commitments.
- Franco said the elegant lobby will be available to rent for receptions, creating an extra source of income for the museum.
- Just inside the bag is a shoulder baffle for extra warmth.
- Let your arms swing with you and feel the energy coming from the extra oxygen you are breathing.
- The deformities include missing or truncated legs, misshapen legs, extra legs, and missing or malformed eyes.
- The Pentagon has asked the armed services panel to end its extra review of officers who attended the convention.
THESAURUS
in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc: · They let the kids stay up an extra hour.· Some stores charge extra for delivery.· Postage is extra.
[only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra: · An evening job would provide additional income.· There may be an additional charge for paying bills by credit card.
[only before noun] extra – used when talking about something that makes something better or more effective: · an added benefit· an added precaution· It was a beautiful place, and the good weather was an added bonus.· Use a sunscreen for added protection.
[only before noun] kept in addition to the one you usually use, so that it is available if the one you usually use breaks, gets lost etc: · a spare key· a spare tyre· a spare set of clothes
Longman Language Activatorto try to make someone less angry use this to talk about one person or thing that is similar to the one you already have: · "I've lost my pencil." "Don't worry, here's another."another person/thing/glass etc: · Would you like another drink?· She got another chance to see him after the show.another one: · "That was a good cup of coffee." "Would you like another one?"another of: · This is just another of his crazy ideas. Ignore it.
another - use this to emphasize that this will be the last one: · One more drink and then I really have to go.· I'll give you one more chance to tell the truth.
in addition to the usual amount or number - use this about something useful that you may need: · Bring an extra set of clothes in case you decide to stay overnight.· Do you want to earn some extra cash?
: spare room/key/tyre etc another room, key etc that you do not usually use but you can use if you need to: · I always leave a set of spare keys with my neighbor.· All cars have to carry a spare tyre by law.
formal more than the usual or expected amount: · There will be an additional charge for any extra baggage.· Additional security was provided for the President's visit.
very big very big and impressive: · She wears an engagement ring set with a huge diamond.· My grandmother was wearing an enormous hat.· She looked at the huge motorcycle. "I'll never be able to ride that!''· There was an enormous spider in the bottom of the bath.· By the time of his death the company had grown into an enormous multi-national operation.
very big and impressive - used especially in literature: · Like great sailing ships, the clouds sped across the sky.· As far as the eye could see, there stretched a great herd of buffalo.
spoken extremely big: · They've built a great big shopping mall in the centre of town.· There are fish in the pool, great big ones.· She was given a great big bunch of flowers.
use this about things that are extremely big and impressive, especially when they are solid and heavy: · Her house is massive.· The ancient temple's massive stone pillars had begun to crumble.· The bell is massive, weighing over forty tons.
much bigger than other things of the same type, often in a slightly strange or frightening way: · Gigantic waves more than 40 feet high crashed against the boat.· These gigantic creatures became extinct in the Jurassic period.
extremely and surprisingly big - used especially about structures, buildings, and other things that have been built: · There was a colossal statue of the King in the middle of the square.· A crane arrived, its colossal arm reaching out of the sky toward the building.
use this about a plant or animal that has grown to an unusually large size, or is of a type that is always much larger than ordinary plants or animals: · Giant cabbages grew in the garden.· Be careful. The forest is full of giant snakes and spiders.· ...and then this giant green monster appeared from the cave.
use this about packets, bottles, or other products that are much bigger than the size that is usually sold: · an extra large packet of cornflakes· Extra large eggs are generally a better buy than medium or large.
spoken informal to be extremely big compared to the usual size: · Look at the size of that pumpkin -- it's a whopper.
more of the same thing, or another one of the same things more of the same thing: · I gave him $200 last week, and he's already asking for more.· There were more riots in the capital last night when protestors clashed with police.more of: · Those interested in seeing more of the sculptor's work can visit the Sacre Monte museum.three more/100 more etc: · Some of the students arrived today, and about 20 more will be here tomorrow.· I might buy a couple more of those scarves.some more/any more/no more: · Is there any more beer in the fridge?· Why don't you go upstairs and do some more homework?· Officials are satisfied that no more bodies are buried in the ruins.a few more: · Can you give me a few more minutes?one more (=the last of several): · I'll just have one more drink before I go.a bit moreBritish /a little (bit) more American: · Sally read a bit more of her book to keep her mind off things.
one more thing, person, or amount of the same kind: · Would you like another drink?· Look, your glass is cracked. I'll get you another.another of: · Still to come on Channel West, another of our special reports from Florida.another ten minutes/five miles/two gallons etc: · Add the pasta and heat the soup for another ten minutes.· For another 80 bucks, you could have a wide-screen TV with Internet access.another one: · Pass me another one of those folders.
more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number: · Residents may use the hotel swimming pool at no extra charge.extra ten minutes/three pounds/four gallons etc: · You get an extra 5% discount if you buy your software on-line.· The voting booths stayed open for an extra two hours in some states.be/cost/charge etc extra (=to be, cost, charge etc extra money): · Dinner costs $15, but wine is extra.· Most small providers offer their customers free Web space, but larger providers often charge extra.
more than the amount or number that was agreed or expected at the beginning of something: · Our own car broke down, so we had the additional expense of renting a car.an additional £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Judge Mathes sentenced her first to a year and later to an additional three months in jail for contempt.
formal more, in addition to what there is already or what has happened already: · The doctors are keeping her in hospital to do further tests.· For further information, contact the help line.a further £10/10 miles/10 minutes etc: · Strike action will continue for a further 24 hours.
: added advantage/benefit/protection etc another advantage or more of something that makes something better or more effective: · The new computer is as good as the old one, with the added advantage of being smaller.· Buy a high-factor sun lotion, and wear a hat for added protection.
a spare tyre, key, room etc is one that you have in addition to the ones you normally use, so that it is available if another one is needed: · We carried Ros upstairs and laid her on the spare bed.· Pauline keeps a spare key hanging in the closet upstairs.
provided in addition to what already exists, in order to help people or improve something: · Some supplementary finance is available in the form of grants or loans.· The Investment Business Gazettes offer very useful supplementary information.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Drivers are advised to take extra care. Residents can use the gym at no extra cost. I asked for an extra two weeks to finish the work.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The match went into extra time.
Drivers are advised to take extra care. Residents can use the gym at no extra cost. I asked for an extra two weeks to finish the work.· Breakfast may be served in your bedroom at no extra charge.
· At the campsite, many activities are available at no extra cost.
(=develop in a way that is new or different)· Since I met her, my life has taken on a completely different dimension.
· Movies soon had the added dimension of sound.
· Businesses have been forced to pass on the additional expenditure to customers.
· Is it worth the extra expense to get a room with a sea view?
The match went into extra time.· The cash prize gives contestants an added incentive to do well.
British English Leather seats are an optional extra.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN Leather seats are an optional extra.· With Spectra or Dyneema, we have to adjust in the sleeving, and here a little extra care pays off dividends.· They tipped me for the extra care.· On the way down, the path can be muddy and steep and in places needs extra care.· In areas where gardens are protected and some extra care is provided, most cabbage varieties can be virtually a year-round crop.· Take extra care if you are travelling.· We need to take extra care when talking to elderly people because they may not see or hear so well.· This is another attractive species, but extra care is needed to achieve success.· But she took extra care if she was out with them alone.
· District councillors are under no illusion that the extra cash they are providing is enough to solve the problem entirely.· If history is any indication, the board will hand over the requested extra cash.· Your bright idea could even earn you some extra cash.· When I had a little extra cash I decided I would buy new speakers.· Unfortunately most of the extra cash grabbed was swallowed up by bad debts.· So far, government departments have hardly been speedy in coming forward with extra cash.· Now 35 other desperately ill people will get Temozolomide because the extra cash is being used to make more of the drug.· Money Don't take on too much work: the extra cash isn't worth it.
· If this should happen to your, please ask for a receipt and we will refund these extra charges.· After the two-day class is over, Hawley offers additional runs for an extra charge.· For a small extra charge it is possible to travel in the observation car.· There are no extra charges for messages or file transfers.· There are no extra charges over and above normal banking charges for maintaining a currency account.· Most will deliver tickets at no extra charge.· With this scenario in mind, Janssen Chimica will provide exactly the quantity required and at no extra charge for special packaging.· If you want to go in, there may be an extra charge.
· As with most systems, you can upgrade this cover at extra cost.· In other cases, conversion kits are available at extra cost.· Of all those who propose diversifications to obtain cost savings, how many estimate those savings net, after these extra costs?· The estimated extra cost of the Worthing scheme is £2.80 per household per year, against £17 for schemes using two vehicles.· This can be supplemented by written exercises which will be computer assessed at an extra cost of £15.· Enterprise picks up renters at their homes at no extra cost, and charges below airport-rental rates.· Step 2: Deduct extra costs, time and resources incurred owing to claimable events from the contract model.· At least some of the extra cost of stockholding is likely to be passed on to the caterer.
· Should not the regulator ensure that the extra costs for higher cost plant are not passed to consumers?· But we also recognise that all families face extra costs in bringing up children.· Of all those who propose diversifications to obtain cost savings, how many estimate those savings net, after these extra costs?· The department to which you are applying can advise you on these extra costs.· Step 2: Deduct extra costs, time and resources incurred owing to claimable events from the contract model.· Work done outside normal hours means extra costs.· However, events which entitle the contractor to an extension of time may also entitle the contractor to recover extra costs.· Here again a rational trader will want sufficiently advantageous terms in the forward market to compensate for the extra costs of transacting.
· We could stay a few extra days and make a holiday of it.· This is a leap year, so use that extra day to plan some great outings.· It seems odd that this extra day should suddenly appear every Leap Year but there is a good reason.· And his being at a place other than the agreed meeting-place had meant an extra day of driving and anxiety for me.· Return flight back to U.K. or optional extra day in Stockholm, for sightseeing or a visit to a local woodworking group.· The Romans divided the year into 12 months and added an extra day to February in Leap Years.· His mingling, on the other hand, brought him an extra day in some beer ad.
· It does mean we have to make extra effort to make visitors and newcomers feel welcome.· Luang Prabang is well worth the minimal extra effort it takes the adventurous traveler to get there.· Know the subject inside out, putting in that extra effort even if it means reading late and waking early.· It was not a popular detail among the agents, but our peace of mind was worth the extra effort.· It's amazing the ideas that can come to mind with a little thought and some extra effort on your part.· Lucy, however, looks like she might take a lot of extra effort.· I also found the work to be a lot more precise and everyone put that little bit of extra effort into their work.· Even casinos sometimes make an extra effort to give away money.
· Minor offences are being given the greatest attention with no extra funds and with no obvious benefit.· The next group of suggestions was less dependent on extra funds.· Will donors be prepared to provide the extra funds needed for reconstruction or even to continue funding at current levels?· Health ministers must be honest and responsible enough to confront problems and chip in with extra funds where ministers.· Agency heads have been instructed to work within existing budgets and no extra funds have been granted for energy-saving equipment and renovation.· Last March, in common with many other small businesses, the Russells needed extra funds to tide them over a difficult period.· Other supplementary estimates are presented during the course of the year, as extra funds are needed.
· But, as with others in society, there are times when extra help or advice is needed.· There are a lot more extra help classes, too.· For the moment, there is no apparent reason for Railtrack to be given extra help from the government.· One of the reasons I could justify putting them in there was the D block where I could give them extra help.· Does she employ extra help if necessary?· Give him extra help in being aware of his wishes and intentions.· Peristaltic tights will appeal to sufferers from poor circulation and varicose veins, and those whose hearts need a bit of extra help.· There are children who need extra help with components of reading.
· He didn't really approve of women earning a living, but the extra income would come in useful.· Landlords, for their part, can use the extra income provided by a small rent.· He's a retired accountant who is glad of the extra income.· And that extra income was certainly forthcoming during the Reagan years.· Why is there a special need for such extra income on the west coast?· The extra income also boosted the equity in his building by about $ 500, 000, he said.· An important priority is to ensure that extra income is spent on extra activity.· The extra income is not the only reason.
· All this when her only motivation was to go the extra mile under all circumstances.· And it diminishes the employees' desire to go the extra mile when supervisors need them to.· Every extra mile is charged at about 10 pence, and there is a 30 pence an hour waiting time.· Rammi, walking an extra mile to show me a well, then carrying home my water on her head.· This is a nationwide competition to find the postie who goes that extra mile to deliver mail.
· It's better to reduce your cereal seed rate than to spend extra money on seed and then a growth regulator programme.· That need for extra money is still the primary reason most people get into our business today.· Just how is the extra money injected into people's portfolios in the first place?· So why pay extra money in commissions for financial advice to get only an average return?· And use the extra money to get those rear wheels working for a living.· There was no extra money for amenities, even such necessary-seeming ones as dance classes.· To help fund the changes there will be extra money from Central Government but the exact amount is not yet known.· Shelly Coburn, a struggling songwriter, seldom missed a child-support payment, but he almost never had extra money.
· The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.· The car was like an extra pair of legs, which they used just to go a few blocks.· We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.· The extra pair of heads, now connected, traces the other half of the tape's width.· But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
· Is there extra pay for overtime?· Next fall, two of those teachers will be given extra pay to work here in the program Monday nights.· They just endure it for extra pay or leave.· Dividing the extra pay by the extra risk of injury, indicates the implied compensation per injury.· If this threshold hurdle were cleared, then the teacher would have the extra pay for life.· The nanny could be attracted by the extra pay, and her employer could like having you share the child-care expenses.
· It is the speed and the extra space that make the Squirrel commercially attractive.· The extra space would be used for screenings and counseling services, and should be done by March.· All of these require extra space, so list your priorities and consider your design as carefully as possible.· The extra space was to have been created when two floors of courtrooms were relocated to another new Civic Center building.· Delete any extra spaces between the number and the comma. 11.· Janson uses his advantage of extra space to include more quotations from artists.· This book is not big enough to waste extra space writing out such a number.
· Hence if the dependency levels on a ward increase, extra staff can be deployed.· And the gap will become wider if no extra staff are employed to cover junior doctors' annual leave.· Alongside the occasional opportunity classes in the 1960s came a little finding for extra staff.· For example, extra staff between 0800-1100 hours or 1800-2300 hours may be recruited specifically fur any number or combination of these shifts.· Fund-holders can spend any budget savings on things such as new equipment, extra rooms and extra staff.· Dozens of extra staff were drafted in yesterday - the final day - and an extra car park was opened.· The Leominster based Border Oak construction company - has taken on thirty two extra staff to help complete the six months contract.· The company has had to take on ten extra staff to make up the order.
· Top target is likely to be cigarettes and extra tax could push the price up by between 12 and 15p a packet.· If the government puts an extra tax on whisky, who pays it whisky drinkers?· Is not that an extra tax that the Government have imposed on business?· Which would it be: £37 billion of extra taxes or £37 billion of extra expenditure?· Normally, you will receive a tax demand for the extra tax owing after the end of the year.· The extra tax was treated as a credit to be repaid after the war.· But extra tax revenue from working pensioners could claw back £130m.· Top up a pension: Make a lump-sum contribution to a pension to benefit from extra tax relief.
· We believe the extra time and attention to detail is worth it.· The extra time has been especially helpful to the Cowboys because the Steelers do some different things.· If father is the speechreader, he should regularly spend that little extra time with the children.· A side benefit for Deborah was that she gained some extra time to get caught up on work and to see Paul.· It too will have extra time and kicks from the penalty spot if necessary.· If she needed extra time, she could catch up on her assignments on weekends.· It was 17 legs all and so Rod and Ronnie were thrust into extra time.· Republicans prevailed on a near party-line vote to deny the extra time.
· One extra week - basic room £100.· They avoid antibiotics for the most part and tend to leave the chickens an extra week or two to grow.· Instead of paying that compensation, the person concerned served an extra week in prison.· Coaches like it because it gives them an extra week to prepare.· Stay 2 weeks and have an extra week free on room only for arrivals between 19 Apr-30 Jun.· Half board is compulsory for extra week.· And now this absurd notion of staying at the centre for an extra week, just to be with him!
· But the extra weight of the kiddies holding on to them, they sank as well.· The men who were most prone to carry extra weight on their bellies were also at higher cataract risk.· I know it was only the extra weight of the Cross that got me up that hill.· The extra weight acted as levers which made Hsu Fu twist and wrack even more.· Simply calculate the extra weight and add the correct value of stamps for that particular weight and destination.· Presumably, he wished the carboys to float; but he had neglected the extra weight of the stoppers!· They reckoned that my extra weight had protected my heart, and I was also wearing heavy, rubber-soled safety boots.· But when the Padres plummeted to last place last week, the hefty Vaughn contract took on extra weight.
· And for Connoiseur, the extra work and exposure should bring increased demand.· In this case, monitoring may take extra work on your part.· Of course, it entails extra work, but there is a sense of excitement and children like dressing up.· He was one of the slow readers who met with me for extra work from time to time.· It caused us a lot of extra work, major changes and more travel to get it right for the second larger meeting.· They should be working harder and doing extra work to prove they are worth more.· It was not the extra work - she did it willingly, willingly.· My injury would mean extra work for the rest of the crew.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra
1[only before noun] more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number: - The President vowed to go the extra mile for peace in the region.
- All this when her only motivation was to go the extra mile under all circumstances.
- And it diminishes the employees' desire to go the extra mile when supervisors need them to.
- But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
- The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.
- We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.
- Azalea Concealed within this attractive storage jar is a litre of the finest extra virgin olive oil from Chianti.
- Vegetarians therefore may include a little oil in their cooking, and extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- We also bought some of the extra virgin olive oil, stored in huge terracotta jars with wooden lids.
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.► see thesaurus at more2[not before noun] if something is extra, it is not included in the price of something and you have to pay more for it OPP included: Dinner costs $15 but wine is extra.THESAURUSextra in addition to the usual or standard cost, time, amount etc: · They let the kids stay up an extra hour.· Some stores charge extra for delivery.· Postage is extra.additional [only before noun] more than the basic amount or the amount that you expected or agreed. Additional is more formal than extra: · An evening job would provide additional income.· There may be an additional charge for paying bills by credit card.added [only before noun] extra – used when talking about something that makes something better or more effective: · an added benefit· an added precaution· It was a beautiful place, and the good weather was an added bonus.· Use a sunscreen for added protection.spare [only before noun] kept in addition to the one you usually use, so that it is available if the one you usually use breaks, gets lost etc: · a spare key· a spare tyre· a spare set of clothesextra1 adjectiveextra2 adverbextra3 pronounextra4 noun
extraextra2 ●●○ adverb EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- And, and they gave him extra special attention.
- As a matter of fact, she went on, there might be something extra in it for me.
- In the meantime you have to prove yourself by being extra good, and doing helpful things around the house.
- We learned to go extra early so he could become familiar with surroundings.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I got a few extra in case anyone else decides to come. I’ll be making $400 extra a month.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The match went into extra time.
I got a few extra in case anyone else decides to come. I’ll be making $400 extra a month.· Breakfast may be served in your bedroom at no extra charge.
· At the campsite, many activities are available at no extra cost.
(=develop in a way that is new or different)· Since I met her, my life has taken on a completely different dimension.
· Movies soon had the added dimension of sound.
· Businesses have been forced to pass on the additional expenditure to customers.
· Is it worth the extra expense to get a room with a sea view?
The match went into extra time.· The cash prize gives contestants an added incentive to do well.
British English Leather seats are an optional extra.
Leather seats are an optional extra.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra
1in addition to the usual things or the usual amount: - The President vowed to go the extra mile for peace in the region.
- All this when her only motivation was to go the extra mile under all circumstances.
- And it diminishes the employees' desire to go the extra mile when supervisors need them to.
- But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
- The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.
- We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.
- Azalea Concealed within this attractive storage jar is a litre of the finest extra virgin olive oil from Chianti.
- Vegetarians therefore may include a little oil in their cooking, and extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- We also bought some of the extra virgin olive oil, stored in huge terracotta jars with wooden lids.
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 effortextra1 adjectiveextra2 adverbextra3 pronounextra4 noun
extraextra3 pronoun EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "Would you like some cough drops?" "Yeah, do you have extra?"
- So whose hamburger is this, or did I make extra?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY I earn extra for working on Sunday.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The match went into extra time.
I earn extra for working on Sunday.· Breakfast may be served in your bedroom at no extra charge.
· At the campsite, many activities are available at no extra cost.
(=develop in a way that is new or different)· Since I met her, my life has taken on a completely different dimension.
· Movies soon had the added dimension of sound.
· Businesses have been forced to pass on the additional expenditure to customers.
· Is it worth the extra expense to get a room with a sea view?
The match went into extra time.· The cash prize gives contestants an added incentive to do well.
British English Leather seats are an optional extra.
Leather seats are an optional extra.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra
an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount SYN morepay/charge/cost etc extra- The President vowed to go the extra mile for peace in the region.
- All this when her only motivation was to go the extra mile under all circumstances.
- And it diminishes the employees' desire to go the extra mile when supervisors need them to.
- But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
- The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.
- We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.
- Azalea Concealed within this attractive storage jar is a litre of the finest extra virgin olive oil from Chianti.
- Vegetarians therefore may include a little oil in their cooking, and extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- We also bought some of the extra virgin olive oil, stored in huge terracotta jars with wooden lids.
I earn extra for working on Sunday.extra1 adjectiveextra2 adverbextra3 pronounextra4 noun
extraextra4 noun [countable] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
- a car with extras such as a sun roof and CD player
- A wide range of extras are also available.
- Shirley worked really hard and did a lot of little extras for the clients.
- Tinted windows and a sunroof are optional extras.
- Let romance bring the extras, not the basics, to your life.
- One client, says Mr Timlin, spent $ 350, 000 on extras.
- There might also be a selection of pricing plans and added extras.
- They were well looked after and were given plenty of beer, cigarettes and extras at Christmas time.
- This great two-disc version of the alien invasion blockbuster is packed with extras.
- Tonight we meet some of the unsung heroes of Inspector Morse - the extras.
THESAURUS
someone who performs in a play or film: · Her son wants to be an actor.· Both my parents are actors.
a woman who performs in a play or film. Many women prefer to be called actors rather than actresses: · Who was the actress who played Jane Eyre?· She’s one of my favourite actresses.
a famous actor: · Julia Roberts is a famous Hollywood star.· The hotel is popular with movie stars.
someone who plays the most important part in a play or film: · Daniel Radcliffe is the star of the ‘Harry Potter’ films.
one of two or more famous actors who have important parts in a play or film: · Her co-star Jodie Foster won the Best Actress Award.
the main acting part in a play or film: · He will play the lead in a new version of ‘Dracula’.
an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd: · She started her career as an extra in TV soap operas.
an actor who learns a part in a play so that they can act the part if the usual actor is ill: · Vanessa had flu, and her place was taken by her understudy, Miss Lisa Fennell.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that is added · Additions are made to the list from time to time.addition to · There has been a last minute addition to the programme for the President's visit.a new addition (=a new person or thing in a group or list) · In the last three months there has been a new addition to the family - our daughter, Rachel.
something added to food in order to make it last longer, taste better, or look more attractive: · This product contains no artificial additives.· Foods sold under this label are guaranteed to be free from additives and preservatives.
something that is added to something else in order to improve it or make it complete: · Doctors believe that vitamin supplements are largely unnecessary.supplement to: · He sometimes eats fish as a supplement to his vegetarian diet.· The current supplement to the encyclopedia 'Growing Up with Science' has a new section on cycles in nature.
something which is added to a basic product or service which improves it and also costs more: · A wide range of extras are also available.optional extra British: · Tinted windows and a sunroof are optional extras.
as a piece of equipment that can be added or connected to a computer, car etc to make it do more things or make it more useful: · Add-ons such as modems and DVD drives can easily cost you hundreds of dollars.
also addition American another room or rooms that are added to a building: · The Simpsons built a big addition onto the back of their house.· You'll find the Picasso collection in the extension to the museum.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY 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.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES The match went into extra time.
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.· Breakfast may be served in your bedroom at no extra charge.
· At the campsite, many activities are available at no extra cost.
(=develop in a way that is new or different)· Since I met her, my life has taken on a completely different dimension.
· Movies soon had the added dimension of sound.
· Businesses have been forced to pass on the additional expenditure to customers.
· Is it worth the extra expense to get a room with a sea view?
The match went into extra time.· The cash prize gives contestants an added incentive to do well.
British English Leather seats are an optional extra.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE Leather seats are an optional extra.· Exercise is just as important as other little extras you fit into your routine.· You get a little extra for irrigation and you can grow some grass on it.· As a trainee it was his job to sell couples at least $ 500 of those little extras that mean so much.· Gretzky was tired after that busy first period, and wound up having to play a little extra.· But remember included in the holiday price, we have already negotiated many little extras to make your holiday special.· They needed every little extra they could get.· Sure the mechanics are similar, but those tiny little extras mount up to a whole lot more than their actual sum.· She apparently earned a little extra at weekends, by singing incognito as a chorus girl in somewhat shady theaters.
· Most of the systems offer optional extras.· Theories are not optional extras in science.· Cruising chutes and Windsurfers are available as optional extras on some yachts.· Made to measure in glass fibre with toughened glass roof and sides, optional extras include ventilation and double glazing.
VERB· There might also be a selection of pricing plans and added extras.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► bolt-on part/component/extra
1something which is added to a basic product or service that improves it and often costs more: - The President vowed to go the extra mile for peace in the region.
- All this when her only motivation was to go the extra mile under all circumstances.
- And it diminishes the employees' desire to go the extra mile when supervisors need them to.
- But an extra pair of hands is still needed, especially during busy periods.
- The clinical teacher should be part of the ward team, but must resist becoming an extra pair of hands.
- We could visit a theatre, and there would be an extra pair of hands in the garden.
- Azalea Concealed within this attractive storage jar is a litre of the finest extra virgin olive oil from Chianti.
- Vegetarians therefore may include a little oil in their cooking, and extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
- We also bought some of the extra virgin olive oil, stored in huge terracotta jars with wooden lids.
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.2an actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd: He started his acting career as an extra.► see thesaurus at actor