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.

Synonyms: addition, supplement, sundry

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

  1. To an extraordinary degree.

    That day he ran to school extra fast.

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