Words that rhyme with extra

Extra is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sumatra, aspidistra, mantra. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of extra

adverb
  1. unusually or exceptionally; "an extra fast car"
adjective
  1. 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"
  2. added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"

Examples of "extra" in lyrics

See how extra is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

aspidistra
evergreen perennial with large handsome basal leaves; grown primarily as a foliage houseplant
contra
a member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in Nicaragua
mantra
a commonly repeated word or phrase; "she repeated `So pleased with how its going' at intervals like a mantra
orchestra
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players seating on the main floor in
sumatra
a mountainous island in western Indonesia

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "extra" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like sumatra, aspidistra, mantra create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "extra" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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