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extra

/ˈɛkstɹə/ adjective A2
  1. Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary. · I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay.
  2. Extraordinarily good; superior. (dated)
  3. Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner. (slang) · You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!
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The worthy sergeant had recognized the minister’s secretary and the millionnaire, and, by way of paying extra attention to his noble neighbors, promised to keep their places while they paid a visit to Beauchamp.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1047 · C1
It’s as good as an extra conscience to have a minister’s wife for your friend.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 238 · C1
She intends to give them extra lessons for an hour after school.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 248 · C1
On the evening when the Queen’s class first remained in school for the extra lessons and Anne saw Diana go slowly out with the others, to walk home alone through the Birch Path and Violet Vale, it was all the former could do to keep her seat and refrain from rushing impulsively after her chum.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 250 · C1

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