extra

Meanings

• Adjective

  Something additional or extra; going beyond what is usual or expected.

  - "He asked for extra cheese on his pizza."
  - "The student received extra credit for her excellent performance."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɛkstɹə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

addition , supplement , sundry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extra
mara , hara , para

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Variants

List of all variants of extra that leads to same result
extra , extras , extra- , extra-base hit , extra-base hits , extra point , extra points , extra-virgin , extra moenia , extra muros , go the extra mile

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Etymology

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From Old French extra, from exter, outside.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'extra' is often used in the film industry to refer to an actor who is not in the main cast but appears in a scene or two.

2. The word 'extra' is also used in mathematics to represent an unknown value or variable.

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Related Concepts

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1. supplement: Something added to complete or enhance something else

2. bonus: A reward or additional payment for good performance or work

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Culture

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In literature, 'extra' is often used to describe characters or situations that go beyond the norm. In music, 'extra' can refer to bonus tracks on an album.

How to Memorize "extra"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'extra' written out.
   - Imagine a bag of chips with extra cheese.
   - Think of the word 'outside' and how 'extra' comes from it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extra' with the idea of 'more'.
   - Think of the word 'bonus' when you see 'extra'.
   - Remember that 'extra' means 'outside of the usual'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'E X T R A' to remember the meaning: Extra = Outside of the norm.
   - Create a mental image of a bag of chips with extra toppings.

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