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The actor had to improvise when he forgot a line.
What does Improvise mean?
Improvise means to perform or create in the moment without full planning.
Dictionary definition
To perform or create in the moment without full planning.
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Improvise in a sentence
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We used paper cups to improvise a quick game.
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Musicians sometimes improvise a melody during a performance.
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What does improvise mean?
Improvise means to perform or create in the moment without full planning.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to improvise?
ad-lib is close in meaning to improvise in many contexts.
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Improvise
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im · pruh · vyze · strongest beat: im
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WordImprovise.
Partverb.
MeaningImprovise means to perform or create in the moment without full planning.
ExampleExample: The actor had to improvise when he forgot a line.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- im · pruh · vyze
- Strongest beat
- im
- Ending
- vyze
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on im.
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Synonyms
Words like Improvise
ad-libUse when performing without a script.
inventUse when creating something in the moment.
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Word family
Improvise word family
Base word
improvise
verb
improvise
To create or perform without full planning.
adjective
improvised
Created in the moment.
noun
improvisation
The act of creating or performing without full planning.
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Hint for students
Improvise means to perform or create in the moment without full planning.
Common mix-up
Improvise is not the same as plan. Improvise means improvise means to perform or create in the moment without full planning.
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