Extra
Example: Ho deciso di lavorare ore extra per finire il progetto in tempo.
Definition
"Extra" as an adverb means doing something beyond the usual or required amount, often implying additional effort or time. For example, working 'extra' hours means working more than the standard schedule to complete a task or project.
Etymology
The word "extra" comes from Latin, where it meant 'outside' or 'beyond.' It entered English through Italian and other Romance languages, retaining the sense of something additional or beyond normal limits. Did you know? The Latin root 'extra' originally described physical space beyond a boundary, but now it applies broadly to anything exceeding expectations.
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