lib Synonyms
Another word for lib
• noun (Context 1)
An informal shortening of liberation, used especially in reference to social and political movements seeking equal rights.
"She was an active organizer in the women's liberation movement during the 1970s."
• noun (Context 2)
An informal, often disparaging term for a political liberal or progressive.
"Partisan commentators on social media often trade insults between conservatives and libs."
• noun (Context 3)
In computing, a shorthand term for a software library containing reusable code routines or resources.
"Make sure all external dependencies are placed in the project's main library directory before compiling."
• adjective (Context 4)
Informally holding or characterized by liberal political or social views.
"The podcast is popular among younger, more liberal voters on college campuses."
• verb (Context 5)
To castrate or geld a male domestic animal (archaic or dialectal).
"In older rural farming traditions, the shepherd would castrate the young rams in late spring."
Opposites of lib
The opposite of lib shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: