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The correct spelling is extra.
How to pronounce extra
/ˈɛkstɹə/
nounIPA: /ˈɛkstɹə/
Say it like: Ext-ra
The correct spelling is extra. Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill. For example: "Extra, extra! Read all about it!"
Usage Examples
“Extra, extra! Read all about it!”
“I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay.”
“You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
- 2.An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.
- 3.A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
- 4.A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- 5.Something of an extra quality or grade.
adjective
- 1.Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
- 2.Extraordinarily good; superior.
- 3.Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
adverb
- 1.To an extraordinary degree.
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