ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Audible

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɔː.dɪ.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Audible is an adjective meaning Able to be heard.

Meaning

Able to be heard.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, American football) To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
  2. (American football) The act of or an instance of changing the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.

Example Sentences

The audible changed the play to a run.
The quarterback audibled after seeing the defensive formation.
"Now, look here, Jim Hawkins," he said, in a steady whisper, that was no more than audible […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for audible

Depending on context, synonyms include clear, hearable, sounded, vocal, sounding, sonic.

Antonyms for audible

Common opposites include inaudible, quiet, silent, soundless, unhearable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hearable, sounding, sonic, auditory, aural, audio.

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