extra
gb/ˈɛkstɹə/ us/ˈɛkstɹə/
A2
Inglese
~ 1200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
property
1
More than is usual or needed
More than you need or expect.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is extra
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'extra' with 'bonus'. 'Bonus' often refers to a reward, while 'extra' means simply more than usual.
Sinonimi
additional (Neutral and formal; commonly used in business or official contexts.)
Contrari
insufficient (Indicates less than what is needed.)
Collocazioni
extra money
|extra time
|extra help
|extra charge
|extra effort
Temi
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
B1
entity
2
An additional thing or amount
Something more than what you need or expect.
Schema d'uso:
an extra [thing]
Sinonimi
addition (Slightly more formal; implies something added.)
Contrari
standard (Refers to the basic or usual amount without anything added.)
Collocazioni
an extra
|no extras
|optional extras
|luxury extras
Temi
daily life
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is being extra
Errore comune:
Learners may misinterpret 'extra' here as meaning 'additional', missing the slang sense of over-the-top behavior.
Sinonimi
overdramatic (Focuses on exaggerated emotional expression.)
Contrari
understated (Describes restrained or minimal behavior.)
Collocazioni
being extra
|so extra
Temi
emotions
|social
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Esempi
- She's so extra about her birthday party.
- Stop being extra; it's just a small scratch.
- He was acting extra to get attention.
Esempi per chi studia
- You are so extra today.
- He is being extra again.
- She was extra about the surprise.
- Don't be extra at the meeting.
Sostantivo
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.
Sinonimi
background actor (More formal industry term for 'extra'.)
Contrari
lead actor (A main performer with significant speaking parts.)
Collocazioni
film extras
|hiring extras
Temi
entertainment
|arts_entertainment
|work
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
extra
IPA
GB/ˈɛkstɹə/
US/ˈɛkstɹə/
Sillabe e accento
ex - tra (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ex)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: extra
Noun
- Base: extra
- Plural: extras
Famiglia di parole
Forms
extras
noun
Related words
additional
adjective A2
additionally
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
extraordinary
adjective B1
extraordinarily
adverb B2
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.