extra
ex·tra (ĕkʹstrə)adj. 1. More than or beyond what is usual, normal, expected, or necessary. See Synonyms at superfluous. 2. Better than ordinary; superior: extra fineness. 3. Subject to an additional charge: Coffee does not come with dinner but is extra.n. 1. Something more than is usual or necessary. 2. Something, such as an accessory on a motor vehicle, for which an additional charge is made. 3. A special edition of a newspaper. 4. a. An additional or alternate worker. b. A performer hired to play a minor part, as in a crowd scene in a film. 5. Something of exceptional quality.adv. To an exceptional extent or degree; unusually: extra dry. [Probably short for extraordinary.]
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