extra

ex|tra1 [ `ekstrə ] adjective ***

in addition to the usual or expected amount:

There's no extra money for emergencies.

We need extra space for guests.

As an extra precaution, I turned off the electricity.

be extra

to cost an additional amount of money:

It's $19.95 for dinner, and drinks are extra.

extra

ex|tra 2 [ `ekstrə ] noun count *

1. ) something that you can buy with something else for an additional payment:

The car comes with most extras that you'd expect, like twin air-bags.

optional extra: A virus checker is available as an optional extra for your computer.

2. ) someone who has a very small part in a movie, for example as a member of a crowd

3. ) a special EDITION of a newspaper that is published when something important happens

extra

ex|tra 3 [ `ekstrə ] adverb *

1. ) more than a particular amount of money:

You have to pay extra for insurance.

It costs extra if you leave before 9 a.m.

2. ) very: used for emphasizing adjectives and adverbs:

Be extra careful when you go out alone at night.

an extra special gift