Extra hours: meaning, definitions and examples
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extra hours
[ ˈɛkstrə ˈaʊərz ]
work
additional hours worked beyond the regular hours required by an employer
Synonyms
additional hours, extra time, extra work, overtime
Examples of usage
- Employees are often asked to work extra hours during busy periods.
- She earns extra money by working extra hours on weekends.
- We are entitled to overtime pay for working extra hours.
school
additional hours of study or preparation beyond the regular school hours
Synonyms
additional study hours, extra study time
Examples of usage
- He stays after school for extra hours to study for exams.
- She attends extra hours of tutoring to improve her grades.
informal
more than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Synonyms
additional, additional, supplementary
Examples of usage
- She has an extra hour to finish the project.
- We have extra tickets to the concert.
Translations
Translations of the word "extra hours" in other languages:
🇵🇹 horas extras
🇮🇳 अतिरिक्त घंटे
🇩🇪 Überstunden
🇮🇩 jam ekstra
🇺🇦 додаткові години
🇵🇱 nadgodziny
🇯🇵 残業 (ざんぎょう)
🇫🇷 heures supplémentaires
🇪🇸 horas extras
🇹🇷 fazla mesai saatleri
🇰🇷 초과 근무 시간
🇸🇦 ساعات إضافية
🇨🇿 přesčasy
🇸🇰 nadčasy
🇨🇳 加班时间
🇸🇮 nadure
🇮🇸 aukastundir
🇰🇿 қосымша сағаттар
🇬🇪 დამატებითი საათები
🇦🇿 əlavə saatlar
🇲🇽 horas extras
Word origin
The term 'extra hours' originated in the context of work, where employees may be required or choose to work beyond their regular hours for various reasons. This concept has expanded to include additional study hours in educational settings, as well as informal usage to refer to anything beyond the usual or expected. The phrase emphasizes the idea of exceeding typical limits or boundaries in terms of time or effort.