Audible

usgb/ˈɔːdəbl/
adjective

Something that can be heard.

The faint sound of footsteps was barely audible.
Visual representation of "audible" - Something that can be heard

Often appears as...

  • barely audible
  • audible sound
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Volume Relevance

The word 'audible' often relates to volume, meaning the sound is loud enough to hear.

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The whispers were audible despite the crowd noise.
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Hearing Range

'Audible' indicates a sound falls within the hearing range of humans, not too high or low.

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The dog's bark was audible, but the ultrasonic whistle wasn't.
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Literal Use

When 'audible' describes a noise or sound, it is a literal, physical phenomenon.

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The sound of the bell was clearly audible across the field.
Visual representation of the word "Audible"

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