Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Extra”
More than normal or more than you need; something additional.
Word Family of Extra
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The hotel charged an extra fee for breakfast and parking. A2
- I always keep extra batteries in my drawer in case the others run out. A2
- The company hired extra workers during the busy summer season. B1
Origin and Word Formation of Extra
From Latin extra meaning 'on the outside of' or 'beyond'.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Extra
Wrong: We need extra informations for the project.
Correct: We need extra information for the project.
Information is uncountable in English; use 'information' not 'informations'.
Wrong: This is too extra for my taste.
Correct: This is too much for my taste. OR: This is excessive.
Extra is an adjective meaning additional; 'too extra' is colloquial. Use 'too much' or 'excessive' in formal contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Extra
What are the word forms of “extra”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “extra”?
“extra” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “extra” come from?
From Latin extra meaning 'on the outside of' or 'beyond'.