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
- (intransitive, American football) To change the play at the line of scrimmage by yelling out a new one.
- (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
- audibles
- audibling
- audibled
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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