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Definition extra in British English

extra noun

[countable] noun
/ˈekstrə/
1

something that you can buy with something else for an additional payment

Example

The car comes with most extras that you'd expect, like twin air-bags.

Example

A virus checker is available as an optional extra for your computer.

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2

someone who has a very small part in a film, for example as a member of a crowd

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3

a special edition of a newspaper that is published when something important happens

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Definition extra in British English