extra
gb/ˈɛkstɹə/ us/ˈɛkstɹə/
A2
English
~ 1200
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
More than is usual or needed
More than you need or expect.
Usage pattern:
[something] is extra
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extra' with 'bonus'. 'Bonus' often refers to a reward, while 'extra' means simply more than usual.
Synonyms
additional (Neutral and formal; commonly used in business or official contexts.)
Antonyms
insufficient (Indicates less than what is needed.)
Collocations
extra money
|extra time
|extra help
|extra charge
|extra effort
Themes
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Noun
B1
entity
2
An additional thing or amount
Something more than what you need or expect.
Usage pattern:
an extra [thing]
Synonyms
addition (Slightly more formal; implies something added.)
Antonyms
standard (Refers to the basic or usual amount without anything added.)
Collocations
an extra
|no extras
|optional extras
|luxury extras
Themes
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Usage pattern:
[someone] is being extra
Common mistake:
Learners may misinterpret 'extra' here as meaning 'additional', missing the slang sense of over-the-top behavior.
Synonyms
overdramatic (Focuses on exaggerated emotional expression.)
Antonyms
understated (Describes restrained or minimal behavior.)
Collocations
being extra
|so extra
Themes
emotions
|social
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Examples
- She's so extra about her birthday party.
- Stop being extra; it's just a small scratch.
- He was acting extra to get attention.
Learner examples
- You are so extra today.
- He is being extra again.
- She was extra about the surprise.
- Don't be extra at the meeting.
Noun
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.
Synonyms
background actor (More formal industry term for 'extra'.)
Antonyms
lead actor (A main performer with significant speaking parts.)
Collocations
film extras
|hiring extras
Themes
entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|work
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
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.