extra — more than what is usual or necessary; additional
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: more than what is usual or necessary; additional
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekstrə/
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave us extra homework because we were extra noisy today.
- I ordered extra pepperoni, but they gave me extra pineapple instead!
- She always carries extra batteries for her phone.
extra
ADJECTIVE[/ˈekstrə/]
more than what is usual or necessary; additional
She ordered an extra slice of cake just for herself.
EX(outside) + TRA(tray) — by aggressively placing the dessert EX(outside) on a new TRA(tray), the waiter provided an extra treat.
After reading the short text, he quickly swiped to the next, always demanding an extra page to read.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin extra, meaning 'outside' or 'beyond'. The word evolved from its spatial sense to denote something additional or exceeding the ordinary, developing into its modern meaning of 'extra' or 'additional'.
Breakdown
extra (beyond, outside) — a preposition and prefix in Latin derived from the root meaning 'outside' or 'beyond the bounds of'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher gave us extra homework because we were extra noisy today.”
“I ordered extra pepperoni, but they gave me extra pineapple instead!”
“She always carries extra batteries for her phone.”
“The hotel charges extra for room service after midnight.”
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