Meaning & use
audibly
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
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
inaudiblysilently
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