Word: Extra

Pronunciation

/ˈekstrə/

Definitions

• Adjective: Beyond what is usual, regular, or necessary; additional or supplementary. For example: “She ordered an extra portion of fries.”
  • Noun: A person who appears in a film, television show, play, or other production but is not a main character; an extra actor. For instance: “The movie hired hundreds of extras for the crowd scenes.”

Phrases

• “For extra measure”: Doing something more than needed to ensure success or completeness.
• “Going the extra mile”: Making a greater effort than required to achieve something.
• “Extraordinary”: This adjective derived from “extra” means extremely unusual or remarkable.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The company offered employees an extra day off during the holiday season.”
• Noun: “As an extra on set, he got to experience the excitement of being part of a big-budget film production.”

Synonyms

• Additional (Adj.)
• Supplementary (Adj.)
• Supplementary Person (Noun)
• Supporting Actor/Actress (Noun)
• Background Actor (Noun)