Definition of "extra"

Kid-friendly meaning of extra, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "extra" mean?

extra (adjective) — more than what is needed or expected.

Part of speechAdjective Syllables2 (ex·tra)

Example sentences using "extra"

Grade K–2
I have extra cookies.
Grade 3–5
He always packs an extra pencil in his backpack just in case one breaks.
Grade 6–8
The extra five minutes you spend checking your work is almost always a better trade than the half hour you'd otherwise spend fixing the mistake later.

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