Extra
Example: Ho comprato una pizza con ingredienti extra per la festa.
Definition
"Extra" is an adverb used to indicate something additional or beyond the usual amount, often referring to added quantity or an extra feature, such as in the phrase 'I bought a pizza with extra ingredients for the party.'
Etymology
The word "extra" comes from Latin, where it meant 'outside' or 'beyond.' It entered English through Italian and other Romance languages, maintaining the sense of something additional or beyond the standard. Did you know it is commonly used in many languages to express the idea of 'more than usual'?
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