Examples of 'extra' in a sentence
Meaning of "extra"
Extra is an adjective that means more than what is usual, expected, or necessary. It can refer to something additional, surplus, or beyond the normal amount or quantity. For example, extra time refers to additional or supplemental time beyond the usual or allotted time. In colloquial language, extra can also describe someone who is being overly dramatic, excessive, or trying too hard to gain attention or recognition
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- Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
- Extraordinarily good; superior.
- Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
- Denotes more.
How to use "extra" in a sentence
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And makes an extra eight cents an hour.
Extra charges primary air connecting piece.
I added some extra layers for fullness.
Extra whipped cream and double caramel.
We have got extra square footage anyway.
Extra point for the head shot.
I am gonna have an extra room over at my place.
An extra air supply opening is definitely required if.
We do not mind an extra plane ride or two.
Take extra care in snowy or sandy environments.
I have been going the extra mile to cheer him up.
Use extra caution when operating on slopes.
I will give you an extra credit assignment.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
I will assign some extra security personnel.
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Use extra care when vacuuming on stairs.
We can stick on two extra places in a jiffy.
This extra effort is something we appreciate hugely.
Motor worked to hard drawing extra current.
I made extra in case anybody wants seconds.
If you want other senses they are extra.
This is an extra burden and is eschewed by many.
It seems that we have an extra crew member.
We make extra money selling flowers in town.
Special design for extra back support.
No extra time is given for washroom breaks.
Available with extra canal length option.
But they want to give it an extra polish.
And as for an extra martini once in a while.
Maybe you could use an extra hand.
I found an extra femur in one of the boxes.
Have plenty of flashlights and extra batteries.
Work an extra hour to make up for being late.
If you brush your teeth extra hard.
A little extra revenue never hurt anybody.
Grab the kids a few extra bats.
I got some extra string if you need it.
I did not want that much extra water.
I put some extra nutrients in your dinner.
Of course you can join me as extra security.
And a little extra for hospital bills.
I brought some towels for extra padding.
We were extra careful and took a back road.
Accomplish more with extra large capacity.
This extra power you are going to be taking on is dangerous.
There is a tad extra for you in my tip.
I put a little cardamom in it for an extra kick.
We will have an extra on the street in an hour.
I have to do a minute of handstands for extra credit.
That means an extra half hour of sleep.
