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tone
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- pronunciation:
- ton
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- tone down
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sound with reference to its pitch, strength, or duration.
He sang in warm tones.- similar words:
- absolute pitch, frequency, modulation, note, pitch, sound, sound wave
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| definition 2: |
the quality or character of a sound or sounds.
- synonyms:
- intonation, timbre
- similar words:
- cadence, harmonic, lilt, music, overtone, quality, ring, undertone
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| definition 3: |
the pitch, accent, or stress of a word, group of words, or speaking voice, esp. as an expressive quality.
- synonyms:
- intonation, modulation
- similar words:
- accent, inflection
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| definition 4: |
relative firmness of bodily organs and tissues.
muscle tone- synonyms:
- tonus
- similar words:
- athleticism, condition, definition, elasticity, firmness, fitness, shape
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| definition 5: |
the shade of a color; tint; hue.
- synonyms:
- cast, shade, tint
- similar words:
- color, hue, tinge
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| definition 6: |
general quality, spirit, or atmosphere.
The tone of the conversation was jovial.- synonyms:
- air, ambiance, atmosphere, attitude, mood, sense, spirit
- similar words:
- accent, color, complexion, feel, note, overtone, quality, ring, sound, tenor, undertone
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| related words: |
air, ambiance, aroma, cast, climate, feeling, flavor, key, keynote |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tones, toning, toned |
| definition 1: |
to give a particular tone to.
- synonyms:
- intone
- similar words:
- shade, tinge
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| definition 2: |
to modify the tone of.
- synonyms:
- modulate
- similar words:
- harmonize, intensify, modify, mute, shade
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| definition 3: |
to make firm, as muscles.
- synonyms:
- condition, firm
- similar words:
- exercise, flex, stretch, tighten, train, work
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| related words: |
tint |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to assume a particular tone or color.
- similar words:
- color, modify, modulate
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| related words: |
shade |
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| phrase: |
tone down |
| derivations: |
toneless (adj.), tonelessly (adv.), tonelessness (n.), toner (n.) |
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