| What does extra mean? | we found 4 entries for the meaning of extra |
Extra \Ex"tra\, n.
1. Something in addition to what is due, expected, or
customary; esp., an added charge or fee, or something for
which an additional charge is made.
2. An edition of a newspaper issued at a time other than the
regular one.
3. (Cricket) A run, as from a bye, credited to the general
score but not made from a hit.
4. Something of an extra quality or grade.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Extra \Ex"tra\, n.; pl. Extras.
Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary;
something in addition to the regular charge or compensation,
or for which an additional charge is made; as, at European
hotels lights are extras. [Colloq.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Extra- \Ex"tra-\ [L., fr. exter. See Exterior.]
A Latin preposition, denoting beyond, outside of; -- often
used in composition as a prefix signifying outside of,
beyond, besides, or in addition to what is denoted by the
word to which it is prefixed.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Extra \Ex"tra\, a.
Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary;
additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good;
superior; as, extra work; extra pay. ``By working extra
hours.'' --H. Spencer.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
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