Meaning & use

audibly

adverb·Academic

In a manner loud or clear enough to be heard by others nearby.

See it in a sentence

He sighed audibly when he realized he had missed the last train.

The children groaned audibly as soon as the teacher announced a pop quiz.

A note on using this word

Audibly describes how loud or clear a sound is, while aloud simply means not silently, without implying volume.

Words with a similar meaning

aloud

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Words with an opposite meaning

inaudiblysilently

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