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Extra

/ˈɛkstɹə/

Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.

📖 Definitions of "Extra"

noun

1
Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
2
An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.
"Extra, extra! Read all about it!"
3
A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
4
A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.

adjective

1
Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
"I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay."
2
Extraordinarily good; superior.
3
Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
"You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!"

adverb

17 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
additionalnoun	Supplemental or added to something.
surplusnoun	That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
specialnoun	Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
supererogatory	Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
spareverb	Extra.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
othernoun	See other (determiner) below.
duplicateverb	Being the same as another; identical, often having been copied from an original.
supernumerarynoun	Something which is beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number.
outsidenoun	The space beyond some limit or boundary.
unneeded	Not needed.
spear carriernoun	(idiomatic, by extension) One who serves in a subordinate or menial role.
unscheduled	Not scheduled; impromptu.
added	combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
superfluous	In excess of what is required or sufficient.
excessnoun	The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.
surplus	Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient.
redundant	Superfluous; exceeding what is necessary, no longer needed.
supererogatory	Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required.
special	Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
outsidenoun	The space beyond some limit or boundary.
additional	Supplemental or added to something.
other	See other (determiner) below.
spare	Extra.
unscheduled	Not scheduled; impromptu.
duplicate	Being the same as another; identical, often having been copied from an original.
spear carriernoun	(idiomatic, by extension) One who serves in a subordinate or menial role.
supernumerary	Beyond the prescribed or standard amount or number; excess, extra.
unneeded	Not needed.
unnecessary	Not needed or necessary.
added	combined or joined to increase in size or quantity or scope
excessive	Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
outstanding	Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
great	(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.