DICTOMETER

EXTRA

(extra, ekstra)

1. Synonyms:
   • Supernumerary
   • Spear carrier
   • Extra
   Definitions:
   • a minor actor in crowd scenes
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   Definitions:
   • an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   • Duplicate
   Definitions:
   • something additional of the same kind
   Examples:
   • He always carried extras in case of an emergency
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Excess
   • Extra
   • Redundant
   • Spare
   • Supererogatory
   • Superfluous
   • Supernumerary
   • Surplus
   Definitions:
   • more than is needed, desired, or required
   Examples:
   • 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
   Antonyms:
   • Necessary
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   • Special
   Definitions:
   • added to a regular schedule
   Examples:
   • A special holiday flight
   • Put on special buses for the big game
   Antonyms:
   • Scheduled
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   • Additional
   Definitions:
   • further or added
   Examples:
   • Called for additional troops
   • Need extra help
   • An extra pair of shoes
   Antonyms:
   • Subtractive
   
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Extra
   Definitions:
   • unusually or exceptionally
   Examples:
   • An extra fast car