Definition of Ad-lib
Ad-lib
ad-lib
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to make a speech or give a performance without having prepared or rehearsed beforehand;
e.g. He was forced to ad-lib his answers because he hadn't expected their questions.
(adjective)
spontaneous and improvised, not rehearsed or prepared, describing a performance or speech;
e.g. The musician gave an ad-lib performance at the audience's request.
(adverb)
spontaneously, without preparation or rehearsal;
e.g. The politician addressed the crowd ad-lib to answer their questions.
(adverb)
not following a specific pattern or limit, but rather done/occurring as one wishes or as necessary;
e.g. In jazz music, musicians can often play ad-lib, deviating in rhythm for some time before eventually rejoining the group. We can change the schedule ad-lib based on how much time we have.
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