extras
extras — adjective
- extraspositive
- more extrascomparative
- most extrassuperlative
1. beyond the standard quantity, amount, or size that is usual or expected in a giv
beyond the standard quantity, amount, or size that is usual or expected in a given situation.
The hotel charges an extra fee for guests who bring a pet.
extra + noun (fee, charge, cost)
Caio packed an extra pair of shoes for the hiking trip in the mountains.
If you finish the test early, you will get extra time to check your answers.
Shirin asked the flight attendant for an extra blanket because the air was cold.
- additional
more formal; interchangeable in most contexts but less common in everyday speech
- further
used for additional amounts in a sequence, not for size or degree
- supplementary
formal; used for things added to complete something
- standard
the usual amount or size without any addition
文法句型
extra + noun
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun — you can say 'extra work' but not 'the work is extra' in this sense.
常見錯誤
2. behaving or appearing in a way that is too extreme, dramatic, or elaborate for t
behaving or appearing in a way that is too extreme, dramatic, or elaborate for the situation, making others feel uncomfortable or annoyed.
Grandma thought the wedding decorations were a bit too extra for a small party.
informal: 'a bit too extra' for over-the-top behaviour
Her friends told her she was being extra when she brought a full DJ setup to the small picnic.
be + extra — describing over-the-top behaviour
Some people find her extra style charming, but others think it is just too much.
Omar's boss thought the twelve-page resignation letter was a bit extra for a two-month job.
- over-the-top
very similar in meaning and register; slightly more common in British English
- excessive
more formal; focuses on amount rather than dramatic behaviour
- dramatic
focuses on emotional display rather than quantity
- subtle
the opposite of showy or dramatic
- restrained
controlled and not excessive
文法句型
be + (a bit / too) + extra
用法筆記
Common in informal conversation, especially among younger speakers. This sense is often used to criticise someone's behaviour as unnecessarily dramatic.
常見錯誤
extras — adverb
1. more than usual; to a higher degree than what is normal or expected, used before
more than usual; to a higher degree than what is normal or expected, used before an adjective or adverb to add emphasis.
The manager asked the team to be extra careful when handling the fragile glass vases.
extra + adjective (careful, kind, quiet)
Linh made sure to arrive extra early for the first day of her new job.
extra + adverb (early, fast, well)
This blanket feels extra soft because it is made from pure merino wool.
Devika bought an extra large cup of coffee to get through the long afternoon meeting.
The pizza from the new bakery tastes extra good when eaten fresh from the oven.
- especially
more formal; works in the same position before adjectives and adverbs
- exceptionally
more formal; implies a higher degree of distinction
- unusually
focuses on the difference from the norm rather than intensity
文法句型
extra + adjective
extra + adverb
用法筆記
Only modifies adjectives and other adverbs — cannot modify verbs directly. You say 'run extra fast' (adverb) or 'extra spicy food' (adjective), not 'I extra enjoyed it.'
常見錯誤
extras — noun
- extrassingular
- extrasesplural
1. an additional item, feature, or service that you pay for separately on top of th
an additional item, feature, or service that you pay for separately on top of the basic price or package.
The car comes with several extras like a sunroof and premium leather seats.
the extras — additional paid features
Breakfast is included in the room rate, but dinner at the hotel is an extra.
is an extra — countable noun for separate charge
Chidi checked the list of holiday extras before booking the trip to Thailand.
The airline charges extra for checked bags and advance seat selection on international flights.
All the technical extras on this smartphone add about two hundred dollars to the price.
- add-on
informal; common in commerce for optional features
- supplement
more formal; often used for charges or fees
- optional extra
emphasises that the item is not required
文法句型
the extras
with/without extras
用法筆記
Often used in the plural form 'extras' when listing multiple optional features or charges. In singular form, 'an extra' means one additional item or charge.
常見錯誤
2. a person hired to appear in a film, television show, or theatre production as pa
a person hired to appear in a film, television show, or theatre production as part of a crowd or background scene with no speaking lines.
Emma worked as an extra in a historical drama that was filmed in Prague.
work as an extra — common employment context
The director hired over five hundred extras for the battle scene in the medieval village.
Asher signed up as an extra, hoping to see a famous actor perform up close.
Even as an extra, Rin had to sit in the makeup chair for two hours.
- background actor
the modern, more respectful industry term
- bit player
has a slightly larger role than a typical extra, sometimes with one line
文法句型
work as an extra
hire extras
用法筆記
In the film industry, extras are often called 'background actors' or 'atmosphere performers' in formal credits. Unlike supporting actors, extras do not have speaking roles or individual character focus.
常見錯誤
3. a run scored by a cricket team that is not the result of a hit from the batter,
a run scored by a cricket team that is not the result of a hit from the batter, but instead comes from the bowling team's mistakes such as wides or no-balls.
The home team won the match thanks to twenty extras conceded by the opposing bowlers.
extras conceded by bowlers — cricket context
Lakan explained that extras in cricket include byes, leg byes, wides, and no-balls.
The scoreboard showed fifteen extras by the end of the first innings.
Bowlers try to avoid giving away extras because those easy runs often decide a close match.
文法句型
score extras
concede extras
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in British English or Commonwealth cricket contexts. This sense is technical and rarely appears outside sports reporting or cricket commentary.
4. a version of a newspaper produced outside the normal daily schedule to announce
a version of a newspaper produced outside the normal daily schedule to announce a very important event that has just occurred.
Newsboys ran through the streets shouting about the extra edition of the evening paper.
extra edition of the newspaper
The newspaper published an extra when the election results came in just after midnight.
publish an extra — sudden breaking news
Aarav kept a copy of the historic extra from the day the war ended in 1945.
The editor ordered a late-night extra after the fire at the city hall was reported.
- special edition
broader term used for magazines and newspapers alike
- late edition
refers to a later printing of the same day's paper, not specifically for breaking news
文法句型
publish an extra
an extra edition
用法筆記
Historically common in the era of print newspapers. In modern digital news, the term is mostly used for historical references or special commemorative print editions.