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Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
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.]
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: adjective (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.