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adjective | adverb | noun | pronoun extraextra1 /ˈɛkstrə/ ●●● S1 W2 adjective ETYMOLOGYextra1Origin: 1600-1700 Probably from extraordinary THESAURUSa greater amount or number► morea greater amount or number: There were more accidents on the highways this year than last year. Today, more and more people commute long distances. ► another one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind: Do you want another cup of coffee? ► extra more than the usual or standard number or amount of something: I usually keep a little extra cash in this drawer. ► additional more than you already have, or more than was agreed or expected: Additional troops will be sent to the region. ► higher more than another amount, level, or price: The prices were much higher in the other store. ► greater a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal: We feel this issue is of greater importance than any other. ► further more. Used especially to say that something similar happens again or is done again: Further research is needed. ► supplemental/supplementary additional, used especially when the original amount is not quite enough: Colleges can help students who need more money to get supplemental loans. 1[only before noun] more of something, in addition to the usual or standard amount or number SYN additional: a large pizza with extra cheese I need some extra time to finish. an extra napkin The service costs an extra $5 a week.► see thesaurus at more22[not before noun] if something is extra, it is not included in the price of something and you have to pay more for it: Hotels are included in the cost, but meals are extra. adjective | adverb | noun | pronoun extraextra2 ●●○ adverb ► something extra This team just seems to have something extra, something special. ► one/a few etc. extra I bought a few extra in case anyone else decides to come. THESAURUSa greater amount or number► morea greater amount or number: There were more accidents on the highways this year than last year. Today, more and more people commute long distances. ► another one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind: Do you want another cup of coffee? ► extra more than the usual or standard number or amount of something: I usually keep a little extra cash in this drawer. ► additional more than you already have, or more than was agreed or expected: Additional troops will be sent to the region. ► higher more than another amount, level, or price: The prices were much higher in the other store. ► greater a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal: We feel this issue is of greater importance than any other. ► further more. Used especially to say that something similar happens again or is done again: Further research is needed. ► supplemental/supplementary additional, used especially when the original amount is not quite enough: Colleges can help students who need more money to get supplemental loans. 1extremely: If you’re extra good, I’ll buy you an ice cream cone. He worked extra hard that semester.2in addition to the usual things or the usual amount: This team just seems to have something extra, something special.one/a few etc. extra I bought a few extra in case anyone else decides to come. Whipped cream is 50 cents extra.► see thesaurus at more23extra large/small used in sizes to show that something is extremely large or small adjective | adverb | noun | pronoun extraextra3 ●●○ noun [countable] 1something that is added to a basic product or service and that usually costs more: a car with extras such as a sun roof and CD player2eng. lang. arts an actor in a TV program or movie who does not say anything but is part of a crowd3a special edition of a newspaper containing important news: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! adjective | adverb | noun | pronoun extraextra4 pronoun ► cost/pay/charge etc. extra Workers are paid extra for any overtime. THESAURUSa greater amount or number► morea greater amount or number: There were more accidents on the highways this year than last year. Today, more and more people commute long distances. ► another one more person, thing, or amount of the same kind: Do you want another cup of coffee? ► extra more than the usual or standard number or amount of something: I usually keep a little extra cash in this drawer. ► additional more than you already have, or more than was agreed or expected: Additional troops will be sent to the region. ► higher more than another amount, level, or price: The prices were much higher in the other store. ► greater a larger amount of a quality, feeling, action, etc. Greater is fairly formal: We feel this issue is of greater importance than any other. ► further more. Used especially to say that something similar happens again or is done again: Further research is needed. ► supplemental/supplementary additional, used especially when the original amount is not quite enough: Colleges can help students who need more money to get supplemental loans. an amount of something, especially money, in addition to the usual, basic, or necessary amount: cost/pay/charge etc. extra Workers are paid extra for any overtime. Here, have a hamburger; I made extra.► see thesaurus at more2 |