a minor actor in crowd scenes

[ Syn: supernumerary , spear carrier ]

an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

something additional of the same kind; he always carried extras in case of an emergency

[ Syn: duplicate ]

unusually or exceptionally; an extra fast car'

more than is needed, desired, or required; trying to lose excess weight; found some extra change lying on the dresser; yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant; skills made redundant by technological advance; sleeping in the spare room; supernumerary ornamentation; it was supererogatory of her to gloat; delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words; extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts; surplus cheese distributed to the needy

[ Syn: excess , redundant , spare , supererogatory , superfluous , supernumerary , surplus ]

added to a regular schedule; a special holiday flight; put on special buses for the big game

[ Syn: special ]

further or added; called for additional troops; need extra help; an extra pair of shoes

[ Syn: additional ]