Definition

Adverb 1. In a manner that can be heard; loud enough to be perceived by the ear. - Describes an action, typically speaking or making a sound, done with sufficient volume or clarity to be heard by others.

Usage

The adverb "audibly" modifies verbs to indicate that the action results in a sound that can be heard. - It is most commonly used with verbs related to sound production, such as speak, sigh, gasp, laugh, groan, or whisper. - It emphasizes the perceptibility of the sound, often contrasting with inaudible or silent actions.

Examples

• The teacher asked the student to repeat the answer audibly so the whole class could hear.
• She sighed audibly in frustration when the computer crashed again.
• Although he was trying to be quiet, his stomach growled audibly during the meeting.
• "Please state your name audibly for the court record," instructed the clerk.

Advanced Usage

• "Audibly clear": While not a fixed phrase, this combination is sometimes used for emphasis to mean "very clearly heard."
  • The signal came through audibly clear on the radio.
• Used in formal instructions or descriptions to specify a requirement for sound.
  • All participants must recite the oath audibly.

Variants and Related Words

• Audible (adjective): Able to be heard.
  • The audible click of the lock confirmed it was secure.
• Inaudibly (adverb): In a manner that cannot be heard.
  • He muttered inaudibly to himself.

Synonyms

• Perceptibly (in a perceptible manner, often by sound)
• Clearly (with clarity, often of sound)
• Out loud (aloud, not silently)

Antonyms

• Inaudibly
• Silently
• Quietly (in a quiet manner)

Adverb

1. in an audible manner
   • he spoke audibly