extra
additional
Adjective
pl: extrapast: extraspp: extraing: extracomp: more extrasup: most extra
This term carries a strong connotation of surplus or abundance, often suggesting a safety net or a bonus. It is frequently used in casual and commercial contexts to describe things that are available beyond the baseline requirement, such as extra time or extra cheese, evoking a sense of luxury or preparedness.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is scrolling through a casting call for a low-budget indie film.
Chloe Smith
Think I can swing this extra gig to cover my rent?
Maya
Stop dreaming and just get a real job.
💡
Chloe uses 'extra' as a noun referring to a background actor in a film. The phrase 'swing this' is a natural colloquialism meaning to manage or afford something, reflecting Chloe's financial instability.
Meanings
Collocations & Compounds
extra charge
an additional cost
There is an extra charge for delivery.
extra time
additional period allowed
The referee gave the players five minutes of extra time.
extra effort
additional exertion
Passing the exam required extra effort.
extra special
exceptionally unique
We made the cake extra special for her birthday.
extra hand
additional help
I could use an extra hand with these boxes.