Extra Definition & Meaning
extra
- adverb
- unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car"
- adjective
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
- added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"
- further or added; "called for additional troops"; "need extra help"; "an extra pair of shoes"
- noun
- a minor actor in crowd scenes
- an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
- something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency"
"Extra" in song lyrics
See how extra is used in real songs:
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"I kill your lecture and especially the extra, extra"
(4th Disciple f/) Boom, Science — Wit Da Evilz -
"In my act, you play the bad wreckin extra"
7L & Esoteric — Call Me E.S. -
"From my block to your block, shout out to M Extra"
Beanie Sigel f/ Jay-Z — It's On
Words that rhyme with extra
Usage tips for "extra"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "extra" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for extra to find words that pair well.
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