adj
Uncommon
audible
AW-dih-buhl
Audible (adj) means Loud or clear enough to be heard. Example: “Her whisper was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.”
adj
1
Loud or clear enough to be heard.
"Her whisper was barely audible over the noise of the crowd."
"Make sure the alarm is audible from every room."
noun
1
In American football, a play change called out by the quarterback at the line of scrimmage.
"The quarterback called an audible when he saw the defense shift."
How to use audible
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAble to be heard; also a last-second change of plan (from the football term).
Common pairings
barely audible
audible sigh
call an audible
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Word forms
- Plural
- audibles
- Third person singular
- audibles
- Past tense
- audibled
- Comparative
- more audible
- Superlative
- most audible
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Etymology
From Latin audire, "to hear," via Late Latin audibilis.
Related words
Rhymes for audible
Bible
edible
legible
visible
fungible
feasible
tangible
possible
flexible
gullible
sensible
terrible
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Frequently asked questions
What does “audible” mean?
The word “audible” means loud or clear enough to be heard. In plain terms, able to be heard; also a last-second change of plan (from the football term).
How do you pronounce “audible”?
“Audible” is pronounced AW-dih-buhl (/ˈɔ.dɪ.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “audible” in a sentence?
Here is “audible” used in a sentence: “Her whisper was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.”
What is the opposite of “audible”?
The opposite of “audible” — its antonyms — are inaudible, quiet, silent and soundless.
What part of speech is “audible”?
Depending on how it is used, “audible” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “audible” come from?
The word “audible” comes from Late Latin. From Latin audire, "to hear," via Late Latin audibilis.
Is “audible” a common word?
“Audible” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “audible” have?
“Audible” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loud or clear enough to be heard.
