Definitions for extras

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extras ex·tra

Spelling: [ek-struh]

IPA: /ˈɛk strə/

Extras is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 132 anagrams from letters in extras (aerstx).

Definitions for extras

noun

1. something extra or additional:
2. an additional expense.
3. a special edition of a newspaper, other than a regular edition.
4. something of superior quality.
5. Movies, Television. a person hired by the day to play a minor part, as a member of a mob or crowd.
6. an additional worker.
7. Usually, extras. Cricket. a score or run not made from the bat, as a bye or a wide.

adverb

1. in excess of the usual or specified amount:
2. beyond the ordinary degree; unusually; uncommonly:
3. from the outside.

adjective

1. beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional:
2. larger or better than what is usual:

Origin of extras

First recorded in 1770-80; by shortening of extraordinary

Examples for extras

Bershin, who worked with the Ukrainian police before rebels took control of Donetsk, says officers have to be extra vigilant.

The constitutional problem with this ruling, experts say, is that it places an extra burden on women for being pregnant.

extra security was also set up along the lines to monitor other signs of potential sabotage.

I may as well have your note of hand for that extra capital.

The men worked as usual, nor was there any extra liquor drunk.

Grant repressed an impulse to shout, and used the breath for an extra burst of speed.

But one extra trick would instantly solve the problem of crashes that occur over water.

extra dry, for example, is actually sweeter than brut, which is drier than demi-sec, which is somewhat sweet.

I have large sums of my own to invest, and it is no extra trouble to look after your money.

I had read the "extra," with all its sickening details, and so handed it back to him.