Extra (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Further or added; "called for additional troops"; "need extra help"; "an extra pair of shoes".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
More than is needed, desired, or required; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Added to a regular schedule; "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The airline added an extra flight to accommodate the surge in demand during the peak travel season.
- The company put on extra buses for the music festival to ensure that all attendees could get to the venue safely.
- The restaurant offered extra seating on the patio during the summer months to take advantage of the good weather.
- The university scheduled an extra lecture to help students prepare for the upcoming exam.
- The tour operator arranged for an extra guide to join the group to provide additional support and expertise.