Definition of Extra

1. Noun. A minor actor in crowd scenes.

Exact synonyms: Spear Carrier, Supernumerary
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian

2. Adjective. More than is needed, desired, or required. "Surplus cheese distributed to the needy"

3. Adverb. Unusually or exceptionally. "An extra fast car"

4. Noun. An additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis).
Generic synonyms: Edition

5. Adjective. Added to a regular schedule. "Put on special buses for the big game"
Exact synonyms: Special
Similar to: Unscheduled

6. Noun. Something additional of the same kind. "He always carried extras in case of an emergency"
Exact synonyms: Duplicate
Generic synonyms: Artefact, Artifact
Derivative terms: Duplicate

7. Adjective. Further or added. "An extra pair of shoes"
Exact synonyms: Additional
Similar to: Additive

Definition of Extra

1. a. Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

2. n. 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.

3. n. Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; esp., an added charge or fee, or something for which an additional charge is made.

Definition of Extra

1. something additional [n -S]

Medical Definition of Extra

1. 1. 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. 2. Without, outside of. Source: Websters Dictionary (21 Jun 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extra

extorters
extorting
extortion
extortionary
extortionate
extortionately
extortioner
extortioners
extortionist
extortionists
extortions
extortive
extortor
extorts
extra (current term)
extra (current term)
extra-abdominal desmoid
extra-anatomic bypass
extra-articular
extra-axial
extra-floral
extra-ocular muscle disease
extraamniotic pregnancy
extraaxillary
extrabold
extrabolds
extrabranchial
extrabuccal
extrabulbar
extracaliceal

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