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AD LIB
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Dictionary entry overview: What does ad lib mean?
• AD LIB (adverb)
The adverb AD LIB has 1 sense:
1. without advance preparation
Familiarity information: AD LIB used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Without advance preparation
Synonyms:
ad lib; ad libitum; impromptu; spontaneously
Context example:
he spoke ad lib
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