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Word: Extra
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century (as an adjective): probably a shortening of extraordinary, suggested by similar forms in French and German
ˈɛkstrə
added to an existing or usual amount or number; additional
Short Definition:additional
Examples:- they offered him an extra thirty-five cents an hour
- a lot of extra work is involved
- breakfast is extra, but there are tea and coffee facilities
excessive or extravagant
Short Definition:extravagant
Examples:- ‘crudité’ is so extra—just call it a snack
- she matched her outfit to her car because she's extra
Word: Extra
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈɛkstrə
to a greater extent than usual; especially
Short Definition:to greater extent than usual
Examples:- he is trying to be extra good
in addition
Short Definition:in addition
Examples:- installation will cost about £60 extra
Word: Extra
Speech Type: Noun
ˈɛkstrə
an item in addition to what is usual or strictly necessary
Short Definition:extra item
Examples:- I had an education with all the extras
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