extra
gb/ˈɛkstɹə/ us/ˈɛkstɹə/
A2
English
~ 1200
plusz, extra, kiegészítő, túlzásba visz, drámázik, túltolt, statiszta
A2
1
plusz
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is extra
We have extra chairs if you need them.
Vannak plusz székeink, ha szükséged van rájuk.
Do you have any extra paper?
Van plusz papírod?
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.
Learner examples
I have extra bread for you.
Van egy kis plusz kenyerem neked.
He needs extra help with his homework.
Plusz segítségre van szüksége a házi feladatához.
We have extra water for the trip.
She wants extra sugar in her tea.
There is extra space in the room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extra' with 'bonus'. 'Bonus' often refers to a reward, while 'extra' means simply more than usual.
Meaning
More than is usual or needed
Collocations
extra money
|extra time
|extra help
|extra charge
|extra effort
Synonyms
additional (Neutral and formal; commonly used in business or official contexts.)
Antonyms
insufficient (Indicates less than what is needed.)
Themes
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
More than you need or expect.
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary.
NOUN
B1
2
extra
B1
kiegészítő
B2
Usage pattern:
an extra [thing]
The hotel room comes with a few extras like free breakfast.
A szállodai szobához jár néhány extra is, például az ingyenes reggeli.
You can buy a basic model or pay for extras.
Megveheted az alapmodellt, vagy fizethetsz az extrákért.
He works weekends for a little extra.
This car has all the latest extras.
Learner examples
I paid for an extra on my burger.
Fizettem egy extra feltétért a hamburgeremhez.
The extras cost more money.
Az extrák több pénzbe kerülnek.
We got free extras with the meal.
This phone has many extras.
She gave me an extra for free.
Meaning
An additional thing or amount
Collocations
an extra
|no extras
|optional extras
|luxury extras
Synonyms
addition (Slightly more formal; implies something added.)
Antonyms
standard (Refers to the basic or usual amount without anything added.)
Themes
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something more than what you need or expect.
Something that is more than what is usual, expected, or included.
B2
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
[someone] is being extra
She's so extra about her birthday party.
Teljesen túlzásba viszi a szülinapi buliját.
Stop being extra; it's just a small scratch.
Ne drámázz már; ez csak egy kis karcolás.
He was acting extra to get attention.
Learner examples
You are so extra today.
Ma nagyon túltolod.
He is being extra again.
Már megint drámázik.
She was extra about the surprise.
Don't be extra at the meeting.
Common mistake:
Learners may misinterpret 'extra' here as meaning 'additional', missing the slang sense of over-the-top behavior.
Meaning
Over-the-top in behavior or style
Collocations
being extra
|so extra
Synonyms
overdramatic (Focuses on exaggerated emotional expression.)
Antonyms
understated (Describes restrained or minimal behavior.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Acting in a way that is too much or too dramatic.
Behaving in a way that is seen as excessive, dramatic, or overdone.
NOUN
B1
4
statiszta
B2
The director asked all the extras to gather on set.
A rendező megkérte az összes statisztát, hogy gyűljenek össze a forgatáson.
Being an extra can be a fun way to see how movies are made.
Statisztának lenni szórakoztató módja lehet annak, hogy beleláss abba, hogyan készülnek a filmek.
They needed fifty extras for the crowd scene.
Learner examples
I was an extra in a movie.
Statiszta voltam egy filmben.
Extras do not speak in the film.
A statiszták nem beszélnek a filmben.
The extras stood behind the main actors.
They hired many extras for the show.
Meaning
Background actor in film/TV
Collocations
film extras
|hiring extras
Synonyms
background actor (More formal industry term for 'extra'.)
Antonyms
lead actor (A main performer with significant speaking parts.)
Themes
entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|work
Definition
A person in a movie or TV show who is in the background and does not talk.
A person hired to appear in the background of a film, television show, or stage production without speaking lines.
Grammar
Dictionary form
extra
IPA
GB/ˈɛkstɹə/
US/ˈɛkstɹə/
Syllables & stress
ex - tra (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: extra
Noun
- Base: extra
- Plural: extras
Word family
Forms
extras
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
extraordinary
adjective B1
extraordinarily
adverb B2
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.