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

The whispers were audible despite the crowd noise.
Hearing Range
'Audible' indicates a sound falls within the hearing range of humans, not too high or low.

The dog's bark was audible, but the ultrasonic whistle wasn't.
Literal Use
When 'audible' describes a noise or sound, it is a literal, physical phenomenon.

The sound of the bell was clearly audible across the field.
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ClearDetectDiscernibleLoudNoticeableObserveResoundUnmistakable
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