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offhanded vs ad-lib

ad-lib vs offhanded

offhanded is not a noun while ad-lib is a noun.

offhanded and ad-lib both are adjectives.

offhanded is not a verb while ad-lib is a verb.

offhanded is an adverb but ad-lib is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
offhanded No Yes No Yes
ad-lib Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, offhanded and ad-lib are synonyms defined as:
  • offhanded and ad-lib: with little or no preparation or forethought
Other synonyms of offhanded include extemporaneous, extemporary, extempore, impromptu, off-the-cuff, offhand, unrehearsed.
offhanded (noun) ad-lib (noun)
remark made spontaneously without prior preparation
offhanded (adjective) ad-lib (adjective)
casually thoughtless or inconsiderate with little or no preparation or forethought
with little or no preparation or forethought said or done without having been planned or written in advance
offhanded (verb) ad-lib (verb)
perform without preparation
offhanded (adverb) ad-lib (adverb)
in a casually inconsiderate manner
without previous thought or preparation
Difference between offhanded and ad-lib

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