Extra

/ˈɛk.strə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that is not essential but adds to the overall effect.

The director hired several extras for the crowd scene.

An additional item or feature.

Please include an extra for dessert on the menu.

adjective

More than is usual, expected, or necessary.

She brought an extra sweater in case it got cold.

Unusual or exceptional.

The movie had some extra scenes that were not in the original release.

Additional or supplementary.

They charged an extra fee for the late checkout.

adverb

To an extreme degree; excessively.

She was extra careful while crossing the busy street.

Late Latin 'extra,' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond.'

extra mile:

To make an additional effort to achieve something.

extra credit:

Points added to a score for doing additional work.

extra baggage:

Unnecessary items or emotional weight one carries.

Overly dramatic or attempting to draw attention.

Don't be so extra; just calm down.

Someone who is needy or requires excessive attention.

She's really extra when it comes to relationships.