Extra/ˈekstrə/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Beyond Usual Used to describe something more than what you normally have or do. She brought extra snacks just in case. Pro Tip 2/3Effort Intensifier When combined with nouns like 'effort', it means putting in more work than typical. The project required extra attention to detail. Pro Tip 3/3Preparation Indicator Indicates additional measures taken in anticipation of future needs. We made extra copies of the report.