audible
word
Definition
If something is audible, it can be heard, even if it is quiet or faint.
Usage & Nuances
"Audible" is formal and often used in descriptions, technical, or scientific language. Common collocations include 'barely audible', 'clearly audible', and 'audible sigh'. Do not confuse with 'audio' (related to sound in general).
Spanish: audiblePortuguese (BR): audívelPortuguese (PT): audívelChinese (Simplified): 可听见的Chinese (Traditional): 可聽見的Hindi: सुनाई देने वालाArabic: مسموع
Example Sentences
The music was barely audible from outside.
basic
His voice was not audible over the noise.
basic
There was an audible sigh of relief when the test ended.
basic
Could you make your answer a bit more audible?
natural
She spoke in an audible whisper so only her friend could hear.
natural
There was an audible change in his tone at the end of the meeting.
natural