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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
extra
/ˈɛkstɹə/
noun1 of 2
more than necessary; additional
- “You can ask your teacher for extra help in school.”Tatoeba
- “My wife's part-time job brings in a little extra money.”Tatoeba
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adjective2 of 2
Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)