Definitions of extra:

  • noun:   something additional of the same kind
    Example: "He always carried extras in case of an emergency"
  • noun:   an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
  • noun:   a minor actor in crowd scenes
  • adjective:   added to a regular schedule
  • adjective:   further or added
    Example: "Need extra help"
  • adjective:   more than is needed, desired, or required
    Example: "Found some extra change lying on the dresser"
  • adverb:   unusually or exceptionally
    Example: "An extra fast car"