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Ad lib

/æd ˈlɪb/

To perform without script.

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📖 Definitions of "Ad lib"

verb
  1. 1

    To perform without script.

  2. 2

    To perform without preparation.

  3. 3

    To perform extemporaneously.

    "She ad libbed the rest of the scene."

adjective
  1. 1

    Extemporaneous, impromptu.

adverb
  1. 1

    At pleasure.

  2. 2

    At will.

  3. 3

    To whatever extent.

  4. 4

    Extemporaneously.

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