extra
gb/ˈɛkstɹə/ us/ˈɛkstɹə/
A2
Engelsk
~ 1200
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
A2
property
1
More than is usual or needed
More than you need or expect.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is extra
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extra' with 'bonus'. 'Bonus' often refers to a reward, while 'extra' means simply more than usual.
Synonymer
additional (Neutral and formal; commonly used in business or official contexts.)
Antonymer
insufficient (Indicates less than what is needed.)
Ordforbindelser
extra money
|extra time
|extra help
|extra charge
|extra effort
Temaer
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- We have extra chairs if you need them.
- Do you have any extra paper?
- She put in extra effort to finish the project.
- They charged an extra fee for late delivery.
- I need some extra time to complete the report.
Læringseksempler
- I have extra bread for you.
- He needs extra help with his homework.
- We have extra water for the trip.
- She wants extra sugar in her tea.
- There is extra space in the room.
Navneord
B1
entity
2
An additional thing or amount
Something more than what you need or expect.
Brugsmønster:
an extra [thing]
Synonymer
addition (Slightly more formal; implies something added.)
Antonymer
standard (Refers to the basic or usual amount without anything added.)
Ordforbindelser
an extra
|no extras
|optional extras
|luxury extras
Temaer
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The hotel room comes with a few extras like free breakfast.
- You can buy a basic model or pay for extras.
- He works weekends for a little extra.
- This car has all the latest extras.
Læringseksempler
- I paid for an extra on my burger.
- The extras cost more money.
- We got free extras with the meal.
- This phone has many extras.
- She gave me an extra for free.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
Over-the-top in behavior or style
Acting in a way that is too much or too dramatic.
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is being extra
Typisk fejl:
Learners may misinterpret 'extra' here as meaning 'additional', missing the slang sense of over-the-top behavior.
Synonymer
overdramatic (Focuses on exaggerated emotional expression.)
Antonymer
understated (Describes restrained or minimal behavior.)
Ordforbindelser
being extra
|so extra
Temaer
emotions
|social
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Eksempler
- She's so extra about her birthday party.
- Stop being extra; it's just a small scratch.
- He was acting extra to get attention.
Læringseksempler
- You are so extra today.
- He is being extra again.
- She was extra about the surprise.
- Don't be extra at the meeting.
Navneord
B1
entity
4
Background actor in film/TV
A person in a movie or TV show who is in the background and does not talk.
Synonymer
background actor (More formal industry term for 'extra'.)
Antonymer
lead actor (A main performer with significant speaking parts.)
Ordforbindelser
film extras
|hiring extras
Temaer
entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|work
Eksempler
- The director asked all the extras to gather on set.
- Being an extra can be a fun way to see how movies are made.
- They needed fifty extras for the crowd scene.
Læringseksempler
- I was an extra in a movie.
- Extras do not speak in the film.
- The extras stood behind the main actors.
- They hired many extras for the show.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
extra
IPA
GB/ˈɛkstɹə/
US/ˈɛkstɹə/
Stavelser og tryk
ex - tra (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: extra
Noun
- Base: extra
- Plural: extras
Ordfamilie
Forms
extras
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
extraordinary
adjective B1
extraordinarily
adverb B2
Udtryk
be a bit extra
1/bˈi ə bˈɪt ˈɛkstɹə/
idiom
informal
Behave slightly over-the-top socially/emotionally
To act a little too much or too dramatic in social situations.
Eksempler
- He's being a bit extra about his new shoes.
- She tends to be a bit extra when telling stories.
for no extra cost
1/fɚ nˈoʊ ˈɛkstɹə kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
At no additional cost
You do not have to pay more than usual price.
Eksempler
- The upgrade comes for no extra cost.
- You can add another user for no extra cost.
no extra charge
1/nˈoʊ ˈɛkstɹə t͡ʃˈɑɹd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Without additional payment required
You do not have to pay more money.
Eksempler
- Delivery is included at no extra charge.
- We offer gift wrapping at no extra charge.
go the extra mile
1/ɡˈoʊ ðə ˈɛkstɹə mˈaɪl/
idiom
Make more effort than required
To do more than what is needed or expected to help or achieve something.
Eksempler
- Our teacher always goes the extra mile to help us learn.
- Our team is willing to go the extra mile for our clients.
- If you go the extra mile for customers, they will come back.
- She always goes the extra mile to make her lessons interesting.