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extra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • especially adv To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
  • perk noun An extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary.
  • perquisite noun Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
  • specifically adv In a way that names or applies to one particular thing; explicitly.

Senses

extra is used for these senses in English:

  • especially (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
  • on purpose (idiomatic) By design, as opposed to by accident; intentionally; deliberately. [from 16th c.]
  • perk (informal) Perquisite.
  • perquisite (chiefly in the plural) Any monetary or other incidental benefit beyond salary.
  • specifically For a specific purpose or reason.

perk — full definition

  1. noun An extra benefit that comes with a job, beyond the salary.
  2. verb (often "perk up") To become more lively, cheerful, or alert.
  3. verb Of coffee, to brew by percolating through hot water.

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