at will

[at-wil] / ˈætˈwɪl /

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ad-lib adj.
freely adj.
ad libitum adv.

ADJECTIVE

ad-lib

Synonyms

STRONG

extemporize extemporized impromptu improvise improvised

WEAK

according to pleasure ad libitum as one thinks best as one wishes extemporaneous extempore made-up off-the-cuff spontaneous unprepared unrehearsed without restraint

Antonyms

WEAK

deliberate planned prepared rehearsed written

ADJECTIVE

freely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

candidly openly voluntarily willingly

WEAK

advisedly as you please at one's discretion at one's pleasure deliberately designedly fancy-free frankly intentionally of one's own accord of one's own free will plainly purposely spontaneously unchallenged unreservedly without hindrance without prompting without reserve without restraint without urging

Antonyms

WEAK

bound limited

ADVERB

ad libitum

Synonyms

WEAK

according to pleasure ad-lib as one thinks best as one wishes extemporaneous freely impromptu improvised impulsive made-up off-the-cuff offhand spontaneously unrehearsed without restraint

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at will

“You are all employees at will and can choose to abide by this mandate in the terms laid out above or not,” read the note, signed by Nieporte, DeGaetano and Selver.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

But the high multiple Cerebras is currently trading at will rely on the company’s success with its products going forward.

From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026

We may live in an increasingly lawless society, but that doesn’t mean all significance should be abandoned at will.

From Salon ● May 10, 2026

Wales' fluid front four poured forward at will and linked play beautifully, illustrated by their sumptuous team move for the fourth goal involving Brooks, Wilson and James.

From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2026

The Arryns kept the only dungeon in the realm where the prisoners were welcome to escape at will.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

at will

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