Commission
Commission noun - The granting of power to perform various acts or duties.
Extra and commission are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extra" instead a noun "Commission".
Extra
Extra noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.
Commission and extra are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commission" instead a noun "Extra".
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Later, after being served because of the intervention of a kind concierge, she goes in and asks if they get commission (extra pay depending what they sell personally).
Source: No Fame, No Wealth, No Service -
Known for his rebellious sense of humor, he was very much a square peg in a round hole, so he resigned his commission, wandered off to Hollywood and found work as an extra.
Source: Creator / David Niven -
Swine Before Pearl takes the cake, however: for an extra $100, you could commission Taylor to write and record an original song, exclusively for your copy of the CD.
Source: Music / Daniel Amos
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