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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 preparationplay

  Familiarity information: AD LIB used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


AD LIB (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Without advance preparation

Synonyms:

ad lib; ad libitum; impromptu; spontaneously

Context example:

he spoke ad lib


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