Words / A2

EKSTR-uh/ˈekstrə/

Extra means more than the usual amount: extra time, extra money, an extra chair. Additional is more formal; spare is something you keep in case you need it. Extra can sit before a noun or after a verb: pay extra. Do not confuse it with extract (take out).

Meaning

More than the usual or expected amount.

Examples

• “Do you need extra time for the test?”
• “Bring an extra jumper in case it is cold.”
• “The taxi driver charged extra for the bags.”

Good to know

extra + noun. pay extra. Formal: additional. spare = kept in reserve.

Near in meaning

additional

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