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| Main Entry: | spontaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | instinctively |
| Synonyms: | ad-lib, extemporaneously, immediately, impromptu, impulsively, unconsciously, automatically |
| Main Entry: | ad-lib |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an improvised manner |
| Synonyms: | extemporaneously, extempore, impromptu, off the cuff*, off the top of one's head, spontaneously, without preparation, without rehearsal |
| Antonyms: | deliberately, planned, prepared, rehearsed, written |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | instantly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | right now |
| Synonyms: | away, directly, first off*, forthwith, immediately, in a flash, instantaneously, now, pronto*, right, right away, spontaneously, tout de suite*, PDQ, at once, double-time, instanter, on a dime, straight away, there and then, this minute, without delay |
| Notes: | simultaneously means happening or existing at the same time; instantaneously means done without any delay; instantly means done at once |
| Antonyms: | eventually, later |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | naturally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | as anticipated |
| Synonyms: | candidly, casually, commonly, customarily, easily, freely, generally, impulsively, innocently, instinctively, normally, openly, ordinarily, readily, simply, spontaneously, uniformly, usually, artlessly, but of course, by birth, by nature, characteristically, consistently, genuinely, habitually, informally, typically, unaffectedly, unpretentiously |
| Antonyms: | unnaturally, affectedly |
| Main Entry: | voluntarily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | of one's own free will |
| Synonyms: | at one's discretion, by choice, by preference, deliberately, freely, intentionally, of one's own accord, on one's own, on one's own initiative, optionally, spontaneously, willingly, with all one's heart, without being asked, without prompting |
| Antonyms: | forced, involuntarily, obligatory |
| Main Entry: | extemporaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without preparation |
| Synonyms: | freely, spontaneously, on the spur of the moment |
| Main Entry: | instantaneously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | promptly |
| Synonyms: | directly, immediately, pronto*, quickly, right away, spontaneously, at once |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | ad libitum |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, adverb |
| Definition: | at one's pleasure |
| Synonyms: | ad-lib, extemporaneous, freely, impromptu, improvised, impulsive, made-up, offhand, spontaneously, unrehearsed, according to pleasure, as one thinks best, as one wishes, at will, off-the-cuff, without restraint |
| Main Entry: | freely |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | without restriction |
| Synonyms: | advisedly, as you please, at one's discretion, at one's pleasure, at will, candidly, deliberately, designedly, fancy-free*, frankly, intentionally, of one's own accord, of one's own free will, openly, plainly, purposely, spontaneously, unchallenged, unreservedly, voluntarily, willingly, without hindrance, without prompting, without reserve, without restraint, without urging |
| Antonyms: | bound, limited |
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
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