CEFR A1

extra

adjective, adverb

Meaning

More than is usual, expected, or needed.

Examples

This is an extra charge for the room.
He worked extra hours to finish the project.

Synonyms: additional, more, surplus, superfluous

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extra (A1)

adjective, adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɛkstrə/

Definition

More than is usual, expected, or needed.

Examples

This is an extra charge for the room.
He worked extra hours to finish the project.
We need extra chairs for the party.

How to Use extra

extra charge (collocation): An additional amount of money that you have to pay. — "There was an extra charge for using the pool."
extra time (collocation): More time than is normally needed or allowed. — "The students were given extra time to finish the exam."
go the extra mile (idiom): To make a special effort to achieve something. — "He always goes the extra mile to help his friends."

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