Extra
Example: Het extra werk dat we deden, leidde tot betere resultaten.
Definition
"Extra" refers to something additional or beyond what is usual or expected, often used to describe supplementary work or items that enhance or exceed the standard amount or effort.
Etymology
The word "extra" comes from Latin, where it meant 'outside' or 'beyond'. It was adopted into English and many other languages to describe something additional or more than usual. Did you know? "Extra" has maintained its sense of 'beyond' across centuries and languages.
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"Extra" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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