Synonyms of extra

extra 1 of 3

adjective

ˈek-strə 

as in excess

being over what is needed

always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excess
• surplus
• additional
• spare
• unwanted
• unnecessary
• superfluous
• redundant
• supernumerary
• supplementary
• ample
• supererogatory
• supplemental
• unneeded
• accessory
• plentiful
• needless
• extraneous
• nonessential
• copious
• abundant
• dispensable
• gratuitous
• unessential
• bountiful
• plenteous
• uncalled-for
• de trop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insufficient
• short
• inadequate
• meager
• scant
• scarce
• poor
• sparse
• scanty
• deficient
• skimpy
• meagre
• niggardly
• shortish

extra

2 of 3

adverb

as in extremely

to a great degree

the children tried to be extra quiet while their mother was recovering

Synonyms & Similar Words

• extremely
• very
• incredibly
• damn
• too
• highly
• terribly
• damned
• so
• full
• really
• much
• badly
• super
• desperately
• severely
• seriously
• most
• greatly
• far
• that
• real
• jolly
• heavily
• especially
• such
• intensely
• exceeding
• wildly
• particularly
• exceptionally
• specially
• good and
• mighty
• passing
• immensely
• exceedingly
• way
• awfully
• fiercely
• absolutely
• vitally
• hugely
• fantastically
• fabulously
• wicked
• enormously
• totally
• awful
• supremely
• bone
• sore
• cracking
• rattling
• dang
• deadly
• uncommonly
• whacking
• completely
• frightfully
• a lot
• surpassingly
• eminently
• roaring
• almighty
• sorely
• corking
• thoroughly
• monstrous
• beastly
• significantly
• remarkably
• thumping
• vastly
• entirely
• spanking
• utterly
• achingly
• majorly
• mortally
• deeply
• archly
• colossally
• ever
• stinking
• positively
• filthy
• considerably
• right
• mightily
• fully
• roaringly
• blisteringly
• noticeably
• unco
• wholly
• substantially
• as all get-out
• downright
• purely
• notably
• radically
• obviously
• visibly
• profoundly
• extensively
• flat-out
• markedly
• altogether
• excessively
• appreciably
• abundantly
• plentifully
• palpably
• discernibly
• obscenely
• overmuch
• monumentally
• astronomically
• amazingly
• plainly
• astonishingly
• monstrously
• staggeringly
• grandly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• little
• somewhat
• slightly
• nominally
• negligibly
• just
• barely
• scarcely
• hardly
• minimally
• marginally
• meagerly
• scantily

extra

3 of 3

noun

1

as in spare

an interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original

that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spare
• substitute
• backup
• reserve
• replacement
• double
• stock
• copy
• reproduction
• duplicate
• replica
• clone
• dummy
• replication
• carbon copy
• dupe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prototype
• original
• archetype

2

as in luxury

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

the motel is clean and comfortable, but there are no extras

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• amenity
• comfort
• indulgence
• frill
• option
• superfluity
• extravagance
• accessory
• nonessential
• treat
• dainty
• nicety
• accessary
• delicacy
• bells and whistles
• accoutrement
• accouterment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• must
• essential
• requirement
• fundamental
• necessity
• basic

3

as in bonus

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed

as an extra, the dealer filled the tank of my new car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonus
• dividend
• gift
• tip
• contribution
• donation
• pension
• perk
• gratuity
• gravy
• offering
• reward
• perquisite
• throw-in
• presentation
• gravy train
• lagniappe
• subsidy
• present
• premium
• donative
• grant
• bounty
• generosity
• prize
• largess
• cumshaw
• award
• bestowal
• windfall
• boon
• benefaction
• largesse
• beneficence
• icing
• benevolence
• charity
• freebee
• giveaway
• fringe benefit
• philanthropy
• manna
• freebie
• favor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extra

Adjective

Betts returned to the lineup and hit two home runs — including a walk-off in extra innings — to steal a game from the Tigers on Friday night. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025

Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Yield: 2 servings 3 cups water 1 stale loaf of bread a generous fistful of fresh thyme sprigs extra virgin olive oil 2 eggs salt ground black pepper Pour 3 cups of water into a small pot and bring to a boil on medium high. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Adverb

The overstuffed design blends in with any living room setup and makes the chair extra comfortable. —Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025

All of the appliances and utilities have been modernized for a fully functional living space, and the sunken outdoor dining space is extra romantic for a post-nuptials breakfast for the love birds. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025

Noun

Verdict EssayPro rocks with the following features: A great level of customization Diverse formats and styles Quality control & money-back guarantees Unbeatable freebies Best for: customers looking to save on extras. —Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025

Other optional extras include the finishes and materials, an extra downstairs bedroom, and a composting or incinerating toilet. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2025