extra

B2 · Upper Intermediate Slang · Informal

adj. behaving in a way that is too dramatic or trying too hard to get attention.

adj. excessive or over the top in behavior, appearance, or reaction; often used to describe someone seeking attention through drama.

“She is so extra; she wore a ball gown just to go to the grocery store.”

“His reaction to the minor criticism was a bit extra, involving a three-page email and a public apology he didn't need to give.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. something added to a basic product or service that usually costs more money.

n. an item or feature added to a standard version of a product, often incurring an additional charge.

“The car comes with air conditioning, but leather seats are an extra.”

“When booking the holiday package, we had to pay for several extras, including airport transfers and guided city tours.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Theater

n. a person in a movie or play who has a small, non-speaking part in the background.

n. a person hired to act in a group or background scene in a film or theatrical production, typically without speaking lines.

Español:extra

“He worked as an extra in a big battle scene for a historical movie.”

“The production required hundreds of extras to create the illusion of a crowded Victorian marketplace.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Military Dialect · Technical

n. an additional task or duty given to a soldier as a punishment.

n. a period of additional duty or labor assigned to military personnel as a disciplinary measure.

“He had to pull an extra over the weekend because he was late for parade.”

“The sergeant assigned him three extras for failing the equipment inspection twice in one week.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

adv. used to mean 'very' or 'more than usual'.

adv. used as an intensifier to mean to an extraordinary or exceptional degree.

“You need to be extra careful when driving in the snow.”

“The chef was extra diligent about hygiene standards during the health inspection.”