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Tone: meaning, definitions and examples

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tone

 

[ tษ™สŠn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

sound

The distinctive quality of the sound produced by a particular instrument or voice.

Synonyms

sound quality, timbre

Examples of usage

  • The tone of her voice was soothing and calming.
  • I could recognize the tone of his guitar from a mile away.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Synonyms

atmosphere, mood

Examples of usage

  • The tone of the novel was dark and melancholic.
  • The humorous tone of the speech lightened the mood of the audience.
Context #3 | Verb

communication

To give a particular character or style to something.

Synonyms

adjust, modulate

Examples of usage

  • She tried to tone down her message to make it more acceptable.
  • He toned his artwork with vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "tone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ton

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ton

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tono

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ton

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุบู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรณn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้Ÿณ่ฐƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ton

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ton

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tono

Word origin

The word 'tone' originated from the Latin word 'tonus', meaning 'a sound, tone, accent'. Over time, its meaning evolved to include the quality of sound, the character or attitude of something, and the act of giving something a particular character or style. 'Tone' is a versatile word used in various contexts, from music to literature to communication.