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Extra: Meanings, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：additional (Would you like extra ice in your iced coffee?)

Would you like extra ice in your iced coffee? 🔊

/ˈekstrə/

adj., adv.

Something that is more than what is usual or necessary, or an added amount.

Barista offering extra ice in iced coffee

additional 🔊

➕

/əˈdɪʃənl/

adj., adv.

Something that is added beyond the usual or necessary amount.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside' or 'beyond'.

💡 Mnemonic

EXtra: think 'extraordinary' minus 'ordinary' = going beyond normal.

📖 Example

The weather is hot today, so I asked for extra ice in my lemonade. 🔊 The weather is hot today, so I asked for extra ice in my lemonade.

🔗 Collocations

extra ice – additional ice

extra time – more time than usual

extra charge – additional cost

🔄 Synonyms

additional (adj.) – something more added

supplementary (adj.) – added to complete something

excess (adj.) – more than needed

🚫 Antonyms

insufficient (adj.) – not enough

deficient (adj.) – lacking in amount

🌱 Derivatives

extraordinary (adj.) – very unusual or remarkable

📖 Cultural Story

Originates from Latin 'extra' meaning 'beyond'. Since the 2010s, it has been used in slang to describe overly dramatic behavior.

Meaning 2：over-the-top (Would you like extra ice in your iced coffee?)

Would you like extra ice in your iced coffee? 🔊

/ˈekstrə/

adj., adv.

(informal) Exceptionally good or impressive.

over-the-top 🔊

➕

/ˌəʊvər ðə ˈtɒp/

adj., adv.

Extremely exaggerated or dramatic, often in a way that is impressive or ridiculous.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The special effects in that science fiction movie were extra! 🔊 The special effects in that science fiction movie were extra!

🔗 Collocations

extra behavior – exaggerated or dramatic actions

extra personality – very flamboyant or attention-seeking character

extra performance – an over-the-top performance

🔄 Synonyms

excessive (adj.) – more than appropriate

dramatic (adj.) – striking or overdone

overdone (adj.) – exaggerated beyond what is natural

🚫 Antonyms

subtle (adj.) – understated and not obvious

understated (adj.) – not exaggerated or flashy

🌱 Derivatives

extra (adv.) – in an exaggerated way