What is another word for extra?

Common synonyms for extra include duplicate, supernumerary, spare, supererogatory, superfluous.

What is the opposite of extra?

Antonyms of extra include essential, necessary, required, vital, integral.

Synonyms for

Extra

Adjective / ˈekstrʌ / Another word for extra — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

beyond what is usual, ordinary, expected, or necessary; additional; surplus

Synonyms & similar words

duplicate supernumerary spare supererogatory superfluous redundant excess special additional surplus additional supplemental surplus spare more added further complementary accompanying auxiliary accessory peripheral supplementary bonus excess spillover overflow remaining unused leftover

Synonyms by register

Formal

additional supplementary ancillary supernumerary

Informal

extra bonus added more

Literary

superfluous supernumerary redundant

Antonyms

essential necessary required vital integral crucial fundamental

Common collocations

extra mile
extra charge
extra time
extra help
extra effort
extra cost
extra special

Word family

noun extra

adjective extra

adverb extra

Usage note

As an adjective, 'extra' often implies something beyond what is usual or necessary. It can also be used informally as a noun to refer to an additional item or performer.

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