extra
word
/ˈɛkstɹə/
EK-struh
/ˈɛkstɹɐ/
EK-struh
Definition
More than what is usual, needed, or expected. It can describe additional quantity, time, cost, help, or something beyond the standard amount.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday English. Often used before nouns: 'extra time', 'extra money', 'extra help'. It can also come after a noun in prices and services: 'Coffee is $1 extra.' Don't confuse it with 'another': 'another' is one more item, while 'extra' emphasizes addition beyond the normal amount.
Spanish: extra - adicionalPortuguese (BR): extra - adicionalPortuguese (PT): extra - adicionalChinese (Simplified): 额外的 - 另外的Chinese (Traditional): 額外的 - 另外的Hindi: अतिरिक्त - ज़्यादाArabic: إضافي - زائدBengali: অতিরিক্ত - বাড়তিRussian: дополнительный - лишнийJapanese: 追加の - 余分なVietnamese: thêm - phụ - dưKorean: 추가의 - 여분의Turkish: ekstra - fazladan - ilaveUrdu: اضافی - زائدIndonesian: ekstra - tambahan - lebih
Example Sentences
She stayed for an extra hour at work.
basic
This bag costs five dollars extra.
basic
We need extra chairs for the guests.
basic
Could you give me a little extra time to finish this?
natural
I always carry an extra phone charger in my bag.
natural
If you want cheese on your burger, it's extra.
natural