tone
gb/tˈoʊn/ us/tˈoʊn/
A2
Английски
~ 1900
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
property
1
manner of speaking or writing
The way someone sounds when they speak or write, showing how they feel or what they think.
Модел на употреба:
the tone of [speech/writing]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tone' with 'voice'; 'voice' is the actual sound, while 'tone' is the quality or feeling in it.
Синоними
manner (More general; not limited to speech or writing.)
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attitude (Focuses more on feelings or viewpoint than sound or style.)
Антоними
content (Refers to what is said rather than how it is said.)
Колокации
serious tone
|friendly tone
|angry tone
|formal tone
|tone of voice
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her tone was calm and reassuring.
- The email's tone seemed a bit rude.
- He spoke in a cheerful tone despite the bad news.
- The article had a critical tone toward the government.
- His tone changed when he heard the question.
Примери за учащи
- She spoke in a happy tone.
- His tone was very serious.
- The teacher used a soft tone.
- I did not like her angry tone.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
musical or vocal pitch
A sound in music or voice that has a certain highness or lowness.
Синоними
note (Common in music; refers to a specific pitch.)
Антоними
noise (Sound without a clear pitch.)
Колокации
pure tone
|high tone
|low tone
|musical tone
Теми
music
|sound
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Примери
- The flute produced a clear, sweet tone.
- She sang the note with perfect tone.
- This guitar has a warm tone.
- The bell's tone echoed through the hall.
Примери за учащи
- The piano made a soft tone.
- I like the high tone of her voice.
- The horn has a loud tone.
Съществително
B1
property
3
shade or quality of color
How light, dark, or strong a color is.
Синоними
shade (Very close meaning; often interchangeable in color context.)
Антоними
tint (Refers to a lighter version of a color; not opposite but contrastive.)
Колокации
warm tone
|earth tone
|skin tone
|pastel tone
Теми
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The artist used soft pastel tones in her painting.
- Earth tones are popular in home decor.
- The dress came in several tones of blue.
Примери за учащи
- I like the warm tones of the picture.
- This shirt has a dark tone.
- She painted the wall in light tones.
Съществително
B1
property
4
firmness of muscles or skin
How firm and strong muscles or skin are.
Синоними
firmness (General physical solidity; not limited to muscles.)
Антоними
flabbiness (Lack of firmness in muscles or skin.)
Колокации
muscle tone
|good tone
|improve tone
Теми
health
|fitness
|body
Примери
- Regular exercise improves muscle tone.
- Her muscle tone declined after months in bed.
- Yoga can help maintain good muscle tone.
Примери за учащи
- Exercise helps muscle tone.
- He has good muscle tone.
- I want to improve my muscle tone.
Глагол
A2
action
5
make muscles firmer by exercise
To make your body stronger and harder by doing exercise.
Модел на употреба:
to tone [part of body]
Синоними
strengthen (General; not limited to physical appearance.)
Антоними
weaken (Reduce physical strength or firmness.)
Колокации
tone up arms
|tone your abs
Теми
health
|fitness
|body
Примери
- She works out to tone her legs.
- Pilates can help you tone your core muscles.
- He toned his arms with regular weight training.
Примери за учащи
- I want to tone my arms.
- She tones her legs at the gym.
- We can tone our bodies with exercise.
Граматика
Речникова форма
tone
IPA
GB/tˈoʊn/
US/tˈoʊn/
Срички и ударение
tone (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (tone)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: tone
- Plural: tone, tones
Verb
- Base: tone
- 3rd Person Singular: tones
- Present Participle: toning
- Past: toned
Семейство думи
Forms
tones
noun
toning
verb
toned
verb
Related words
intonation
noun B2
tonal
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
toneless
adjective
monotone
noun
Advanced or less common
tonality
noun
tonally
adverb
Изрази
set the tone
1/sˈɛt ðə tˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
establish overall mood or style
To create the general feeling or style for something at the start.
Примери
- The opening scene set the tone for the rest of the film.
- Her welcoming speech set the tone for the conference.
tone down
1/tˈoʊn dˈaʊn/
phrasal verb
make less intense or extreme
To make something softer, less bright, less strong, or less extreme.
Примери
- You should tone down your criticism if you want them to listen.
- They toned down the colors in the room for a calmer look.
tone up
1/tˈoʊn ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
make muscles stronger by exercise
To make your body firmer and stronger by doing exercises.
Примери
- She goes to Pilates classes to tone up.
- Swimming is great to tone up your whole body.