Word a Day
extra
What does extra mean?
extra (adjective): beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce extra?
/ˈɛkstɹə/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does extra come from?
Abbreviation of extraordinary.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of extra?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “extra” mean?
sure in one's mind, positive; absolutely confident in the truth of something
Not quite: that's what certain means.
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
Not quite: that's what disastrous means.
free from writing, printing, or marks; having an empty space to be filled in
Not quite: that's what blank means.
beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary
Right! That's what “extra” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “extra”?
white
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large
Not quite: large means something else.
spare
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small
Not quite: small means something else.
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