extra Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a minor actor in crowd scenes
spear carrier; supernumerary.
noun an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
noun something additional of the same kind
duplicate.
- he always carried extras in case of an emergency
adjective satellite more than is needed, desired, or required
supererogatory; redundant; surplus; spare; excess; superfluous; supernumerary.
- trying to lose excess weight
- found some extra change lying on the dresser
- yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
- skills made redundant by technological advance
- sleeping in the spare room
- supernumerary ornamentation
- it was supererogatory of her to gloat
- delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
- extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
- surplus cheese distributed to the needy
adjective satellite added to a regular schedule
special.
- a special holiday flight
- put on special buses for the big game
adjective satellite further or added
additional.
- called for additional troops
- need extra help
- an extra pair of shoes
adverb unusually or exceptionally
- an extra fast car

Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay. "By working extra hours." H. Spencer.

plural Extras

Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; something in addition to the regular charge or compensation, or for which an additional charge is made; as, at European hotels lights are extras. Colloq.