extra

extra
extra ADJECTIVE added to an existing or usual amount or number.
ADVERB 1) to a greater extent than usual. 2) in addition.
NOUN 1) an item for which an extra charge is made. 2) an extra item. 3) a person engaged temporarily to take part in a crowd scene in a film or play.
ORIGIN probably a shortening of EXTRAORDINARY(Cf. ↑extraordinary).

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