audibly
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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
- in an audible manner
- he spoke audibly