Antonyms for
extra
Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary
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No Antonyms Found for Extra

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All Definitions for Extra

Below are all the dictionary definitions of extra:

1Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary
2Extraneous
3Additional
4Supernumerary.
5Extraordinarily good
6Superior.
7Over the top
8Going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
9To an extraordinary degree.
10Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
11An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle, for example to report an important late-breaking event.
12A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
13A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
14The state or trait of being over the top, of behaving in an overly dramatic manner.
15Something of an extra quality or grade.
16A day of extra duties (often, over the weekends) in camp, as a form of punishment. Used in the phrase “to sign extra”, meaning one has been assigned extras as punishment.

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What are antonyms for extra?

Common antonyms for extra. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does extra have?

We have identified 0 antonyms for extra in our database. The English language often has multiple words with contrasting meanings.

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About antonyms for extra

Finding the right antonym for extra helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary", extra has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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