Extra and Replacement

Extra

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

Usage example: that portable player runs through batteries incredibly fast, so I always keep plenty of extras on hand

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Replacement and extra are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Replacement" instead the word "Extra" as an adjective or a noun.

Replacement noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.

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Extra and replacement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extra" instead the word "Replacement" as an adjective or a noun.

best	best extra	best replacement
regular	regular extra	regular replacement
free	free extra	free replacement
poor	poor extra	poor replacement
Other adjectives: big, cool, little, new, temporary, available.

Satans Hollow used extra lives in the classic sense, showing them as replacement ships in the corner of the screen.

Source: Video Game Lives
It is possible to abuse this mechanic horribly by deliberately making territories rebel, allowing you to garner extra cash or replacement agents by repeating the easier missions.

Source: Videogame / Syndicate
Rachel suddenly ages two extra years to match the age of her replacement actress, Hallee Hirsh.

Source: Series / ER

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