Additional vs. Extra — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Additional and Extra
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Additional
The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.
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Extra
More than or beyond what is usual, normal, expected, or necessary
Earned extra money by freelancing.
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Additional
Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
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Extra
Subject to an additional charge
Coffee does not come with dinner but is extra.
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Additional
The process of adding or joining something to something else, typically to make it larger
The addition of a porch to the house would increase its resale value.
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Extra
Something more than is usual or necessary
Bought too much paint and gave the extra to a friend.
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Additional
Something added
This painting would make a fine addition to the museum's collection.
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Extra
Something, such as an accessory on a motor vehicle, for which an additional charge is made.
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Additional
Supplemental or added to something.
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A special edition of a newspaper.
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Additional
Something added.
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Extra
A performer hired to play a minor part, as in a crowd scene in a film.
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Additional
Added; supplemental; in the way of an addition.
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Extra
To an exceptional extent or degree; unusually
Extra dry.
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Additional
Something added.
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Extra
(not comparable) 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.
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Additional
Existing or coming by way of addition;
An additional problem
Further information
There will be further delays
Took more time
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Extra
Extraordinarily good; superior.
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Additional
Added to complete or make up a deficiency;
Produced supplementary volumes
Additional reading
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Extra
Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!
Wow, you're more extra than she is. You're the most extra friend I have.
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Additional
Further or added;
Called for additional troops
Need extra help
An extra pair of shoes
I have no other shoes
There are other possibilities
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Extra
Denotes more.
She wants extra pickles on her burger.
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Additional
More;
Would you like anything else?
I have nothing else to say
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Extra
(informal) To an extraordinary degree.
That day he ran to school extra fast.
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Additional
One more or an added;
Another chance
Another cup of coffee
An additional piece of pie
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Extra
Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.
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Extra
An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle, for example to report an important late-breaking event.
Extra, extra! Read all about it!
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Extra
(cricket) A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.
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Extra
(acting) A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.
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(slang) The state or trait of being over the top, of behaving in an overly dramatic manner.
Stop! I can't deal with all your extra today!
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Extra
Something of an extra quality or grade. en
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Extra
Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.
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Extra
Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; esp., an added charge or fee, or something for which an additional charge is made; as, at some hotels air conditioning is an extra.
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Extra
An edition of a newspaper issued at a time other than the regular one.
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Extra
A run, as from a bye, credited to the general score but not made from a hit.
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Extra
Something of an extra quality or grade.
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Extra
A minor actor in crowd scenes
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Extra
An additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)
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Extra
Something additional of the same kind;
He always carried extras in case of an emergency
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Extra
Further or added;
Called for additional troops
Need extra help
An extra pair of shoes
I have no other shoes
There are other possibilities
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Extra
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
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Extra
Added to a regular schedule;
A special holiday flight
Put on special buses for the big game
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Extra
Unusually or exceptionally;
An extra fast car
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