How to Use "Extra" with Example Sentences

extra (n): something that is added to the normal or usual thing

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Used with adjectives:

"She tries to budget for some little extras every month."
(little)

"This package has some added extras."
(added)

Used with verbs:

"The price includes many extras."
(includes)

extra (adj): more than usual; additional

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Used with nouns:

"She tries to give extra attention to the students who are struggling."
(attention, help, support, encouragement, care)

"I need some extra motivation to finish this project."
(motivation, resources, information, incentive)

"The award gave him some extra confidence."
(confidence, motivation)

"He earned some extra money by working on the weekends."
(money, income, cash)

"I added some extra ingredients to the recipe."
(ingredients, flavors, spices)

"There was an extra charge for the options he wanted."
(charge, cost, fee, expense)

"She's trying to find some extra room for the boxes."
(room, storage)

"She is trying to receive extra credit by doing more classwork."
(credit)

"He's trying to find the extra strength to finish the race."
(strength, energy)

"She took on some extra work."
(work)