Extra and Filler

Extra

Extra noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.

Filler and extra are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Filler" instead a noun "Extra".

Filler

Filler noun - Soft material that is used to fill the hollow parts of something.
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Synonyms for Filler

Extra and filler are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extra" instead a noun "Filler".

Nearby Words: fill, filled, filling

Both words in one sentence

  • Faceless Masses Similar to The Simpsons, Family Guy had stiff moving and poorly detailed extra characters used as filler for large crowds.
  • Webcomic / Snowfall Filler Strips: The extra pages share information about Adrice and it's inhabitants that aren't necessarily important to the story.
  • Video Game / Battle for Wesnoth Filler: Rogue necromancers are often thrown into campaigns for pacing's sake or to give the player some extra gold or XP.
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