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Extra time

UK //ˈɛkstrə taɪm// US //ˈɛkstrə taɪm// Pronunciation

Definition

Additional time allotted for an activity or task.

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In simple words: Additional time given for something.

Examples

• The referee granted the team extra time to score.
• She asked for extra time to complete her project.
• In the final seconds of the game, they were given extra time.
• He always needs extra time to understand complex topics.
• Students were given extra time during the exam to finish their essays.

Usage notes

Use 'extra time' when referring to time beyond the usual limit. Common in sports and academics. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

use + extra time

Memory hint

Think of needing 'extra' minutes to finish your test.

Collocations

• give extra time
• request extra time
• need extra time

Synonyms

• additional time
• supplementary time
• bonus time

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'overtime' - extra pay for work, rather than just time.
• Used inappropriately in formal contexts when it might sound too casual.
• Added 'the' incorrectly: it's just 'extra time', not 'the extra time'.