ad-lib vs offhand
offhand vs ad-libad-lib is a noun but offhand is not a noun.
ad-lib and offhand both are adjectives.
ad-lib is a verb but offhand is not a verb.
ad-lib is not an adverb while offhand is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ad-lib | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| offhand | No | Yes | No | Yes |
As adjectives,
ad-lib and offhand
are synonyms defined as:
- ad-lib and offhand: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of ad-lib include
extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhanded, unrehearsed.
| ad-lib (noun) | offhand (noun) |
|---|---|
| remark made spontaneously without prior preparation |
| ad-lib (adjective) | offhand (adjective) |
|---|---|
| with little or no preparation or forethought | casually thoughtless or inconsiderate |
| said or done without having been planned or written in advance | with little or no preparation or forethought |
| ad-lib (verb) | offhand (verb) |
|---|---|
| perform without preparation |
| ad-lib (adverb) | offhand (adverb) |
|---|---|
| in a casually inconsiderate manner | |
| without previous thought or preparation |
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