Extra
Extra adjective - Being over what is needed.
Usage example: always has extra food on hand in the event that unexpected company drops by
Needless
Needless adjective - Not needed by the circumstances or to accomplish an end.
Usage example: needless expenditures that pushed the construction project way over budget
Extra and needless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extra" instead an adjective "Needless".
Nearby Words: need, needlessly
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Both words in one sentence
- Needless to say, that fight is so epic, they made an entire extra level just for the two of them.
Source: The Paragon Always Rebels -
Needless to say, because the field trip wasn't prepared for an extra student, it was a miserable experience for her.
Source: Series / The Middle -
Needless to say, such a "strategy" added extra attention to their other mishaps.
Source: Vain Sorceress
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