extra
extra is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, extra is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofextra
- Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
Synonyms: addition, supplement
- An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle.
Example: "Extra, extra! Read all about it!"
- A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
Synonyms: sundry
- A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
- Something of an extra quality or grade.
- Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
Example: "I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay."
- Extraordinarily good; superior.
- Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
Example: "You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!"
- To an extraordinary degree.
Example: "That day he ran to school extra fast."
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