“extra”

Definitions

• adjective

  more than is needed, desired, or required

  Synonyms: excess, redundant, spare, supererogatory, superfluous, supernumerary, surplus, above, accessory, accident, accidental, added

  • Example:“trying to lose excess weight”
  • Example:“… found some extra change lying on the dresser”

• adjective

  added to a regular schedule

  Synonyms: special

  • Example:“a special holiday flight”
  • Example:“Put on special buses for the big game.”

• adjective

  further or added

  Synonyms: additional

  • Example:“… called for additional troops”
  • Example:“need extra help”

• noun

  a minor actor in crowd scenes

  Synonyms: supernumerary, spear carrier

• noun

  an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• noun

  something additional of the same kind

  Synonyms: duplicate

  • Example:“He always carried extras in case of an emergency.”