Definitions
- Referring to speaking or reading in a voice that can be heard by others. - Describing the act of vocalizing thoughts or ideas. - Talking about reciting something from memory or practicing a speech out loud.
- Referring to a sound that can be heard. - Describing the act of making a noise or sound that is audible. - Talking about something that is loud enough to be heard clearly.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to sound and hearing.
- 2Both words describe something that can be heard by others.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Aloud is typically used to describe speaking or reading, while audibly can be used for any sound that can be heard.
- 2Intensity: Audibly emphasizes the loudness or clarity of a sound, while aloud simply refers to whether a sound is audible or not.
- 3Focus: Aloud emphasizes the act of vocalizing, while audibly focuses on the quality of the sound produced.
- 4Position: Aloud usually comes after the verb or adjective it modifies, while audibly can come before or after the verb or adjective.
- 5Connotation: Aloud is associated with speaking or reading out loud, while audibly is associated with sounds that are loud or clear enough to be heard.
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Remember this!
Aloud and audibly are both adverbs that relate to sound and hearing. However, aloud is typically used to describe speaking or reading in a voice that can be heard by others, while audibly emphasizes the loudness or clarity of any sound that can be heard.
