Extra
adjective
More than is needed, expected, or usual.
I work extra hours to earn more money.
Often appears as...
- extra money
- extra time
noun
An item or detail added to something else to increase its usefulness or value.
My car comes with a bunch of extra features.
Often appears as...
- extra features
- extra accessories
adverb
To a greater extent than usual.
I will have to work extra hard on this project.
Often appears as...
- extra careful
- extra hard
noun
A person who is hired to play a very small part in a movie, usually as a member of a crowd.
I worked as an extra in that movie.
Often appears as...
- movie extra
- film extra
Usage tips
Cinematic
adjective
More than is needed, expected, or usual.
I work extra hours to earn more money.
Often appears as...
- extra money
- extra time
noun
An item or detail added to something else to increase its usefulness or value.
My car comes with a bunch of extra features.
Often appears as...
- extra features
- extra accessories
adverb
To a greater extent than usual.
I will have to work extra hard on this project.
Often appears as...
- extra careful
- extra hard
noun
A person who is hired to play a very small part in a movie, usually as a member of a crowd.
I worked as an extra in that movie.
Often appears as...
- movie extra
- film extra
Usage tips
Cinematic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Usual
Used to describe something more than what you normally have or do.
She brought extra snacks just in case.
Pro Tip 2/3Effort Intensifier
When combined with nouns like 'effort', it means putting in more work than typical.
The project required extra attention to detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Indicator
Indicates additional measures taken in anticipation of future needs.
We made extra copies of the report.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Usual
Used to describe something more than what you normally have or do.
She brought extra snacks just in case.
Pro Tip 2/3Effort Intensifier
When combined with nouns like 'effort', it means putting in more work than typical.
The project required extra attention to detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Indicator
Indicates additional measures taken in anticipation of future needs.
We made extra copies of the report.
Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Usual
Used to describe something more than what you normally have or do.
She brought extra snacks just in case.
Pro Tip 2/3Effort Intensifier
When combined with nouns like 'effort', it means putting in more work than typical.
The project required extra attention to detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Indicator
Indicates additional measures taken in anticipation of future needs.
We made extra copies of the report.
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How stress affects your...
It tells your body to replenish your energy stores with energy dense foods and carbs, causing you to crave comfort foods. High levels of cortisol can also cause you to put on those extra calories as visceral or deep belly fat. This type of fat doesn't just make it harder to button your pants.
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to deal with the extra sugar you're eating. The major currency of our reward system is dopamine, an important chemical or neurotransmitter. There are many dopamine receptors in the forebrain, but they're not evenly distributed. Certain areas contain dense clusters of receptors,
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The Curious Life of a...
It has three stages to orbit. And around the bottom side of this vehicle there's nine air-lit solids. So this is going to help us get a little bit extra lift, so that we can get to Mars as rapidly as possible. And if you don't mind counting down with me. Five, four, three, two.
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Jennie
South Korean Musician
I don't want to let ourselves down, so we put extra time, extra effort into every single thing we put out. I think that's why it takes a bit of time for us, but we really want to perfect the quality of the stuff we put out, so we can be represented to the world as a K-pop group.
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Eric Berry
American Athlete
Just growing up, my dad always told me the most important point of the game is the extra point. A lot of people take that play off. It's an opportunity to make something happen, and I'm going to make the most of it.
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
American Actress
In the morning, before I leave the house, I say five things I love about myself, like 'You have really pretty eyes.' That way I can go out into the world with that little bit of extra confidence.
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James Rodriguez
Colombian Athlete
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Jenny Nimmo
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Czechoslovakian Model
I rarely do masks because, if I have any extra time, I'd rather spend it with my friends than on myself.
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American Wrestler
I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.
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American Coach
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I'm a very motivated person. I don't need extra motivation.
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South Korean Musician
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Eric Berry
American Athlete
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Jennifer Love Hewitt
American Actress
In the morning, before I leave the house, I say five things I love about myself, like 'You have really pretty eyes.' That way I can go out into the world with that little bit of extra confidence.
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James Rodriguez
Colombian Athlete
When you get kicked, you must know that the response is to play better. That is the way I have always thought. That is an extra motivation for me to play better.
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Jenny Nimmo
British Author
Every book that you pick up takes you a step away from your real world, but if you read a book about magic, it takes you an extra two steps.
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Eva Herzigova
Czechoslovakian Model
I rarely do masks because, if I have any extra time, I'd rather spend it with my friends than on myself.
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American Wrestler
I never won anything by myself. I was always strong because of help that gave me extra strength to win.
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American Coach
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I'm a very motivated person. I don't need extra motivation.
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