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AD-LIB

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1 sense for ad-lib as a Noun:

Synonyms:
- Ad-lib
Definitions:
- remark made spontaneously without prior preparation
Examples:
- His ad-libs got him in trouble with the politicians

1 sense for ad-lib as a Verb:

Synonyms:
- Improvise
- Improvize
- Ad-lib
- Extemporize
- Extemporise
Definitions:
- perform without preparation
Examples:
- He extemporized a speech at the wedding

2 senses for ad-lib as an Adjective:

Synonyms:
- Ad-lib
- Extemporaneous
- Extemporary
- Extempore
- Impromptu
- Offhand
- Offhanded
- Off-the-cuff
- Unrehearsed
Definitions:
- with little or no preparation or forethought
Examples:
- His ad-lib comments showed poor judgment
- An extemporaneous piano recital
- An extemporary lecture
- An extempore skit
- An impromptu speech
- Offhand excuses
- Trying to sound offhanded and reassuring
- An off-the-cuff toast
- A few unrehearsed comments
Antonyms:
- Prepared
Synonyms:
- Ad-lib
- Spontaneous
- Unwritten
Definitions:
- said or done without having been planned or written in advance
Examples:
- He made a few ad-lib remarks
Antonyms:
- Scripted
- Written

1 sense for ad-lib as an Adverb:

Synonyms:
Definitions:
- without advance preparation
Examples:
- He spoke ad lib

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