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इंग्रजी

tone

gb/tˈoʊn/ us/tˈoʊn/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 1900
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम 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.

वापर नमुना: the tone of [speech/writing]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tone' with 'voice'; 'voice' is the actual sound, while 'tone' is the quality or feeling in it.
समानार्थी शब्द
manner (More general; not limited to speech or writing.) | attitude (Focuses more on feelings or viewpoint than sound or style.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
content (Refers to what is said rather than how it is said.)
सहप्रयोग
serious tone |friendly tone |angry tone |formal tone |tone of voice
विषय
communication |emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • She spoke in a happy tone.
  • His tone was very serious.
  • The teacher used a soft tone.
  • I did not like her angry tone.
नाम A2 entity
2

musical or vocal pitch

A sound in music or voice that has a certain highness or lowness.

समानार्थी शब्द
note (Common in music; refers to a specific pitch.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
noise (Sound without a clear pitch.)
सहप्रयोग
pure tone |high tone |low tone |musical tone
विषय
music |sound |arts_entertainment |communication
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The piano made a soft tone.
  • I like the high tone of her voice.
  • The horn has a loud tone.
नाम B1 property
3

shade or quality of color

How light, dark, or strong a color is.

समानार्थी शब्द
shade (Very close meaning; often interchangeable in color context.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
tint (Refers to a lighter version of a color; not opposite but contrastive.)
सहप्रयोग
warm tone |earth tone |skin tone |pastel tone
विषय
art |design |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The artist used soft pastel tones in her painting.
  • Earth tones are popular in home decor.
  • The dress came in several tones of blue.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I like the warm tones of the picture.
  • This shirt has a dark tone.
  • She painted the wall in light tones.
नाम B1 property
4

firmness of muscles or skin

How firm and strong muscles or skin are.

समानार्थी शब्द
firmness (General physical solidity; not limited to muscles.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
flabbiness (Lack of firmness in muscles or skin.)
सहप्रयोग
muscle tone |good tone |improve tone
विषय
health |fitness |body
उदाहरणे
  • Regular exercise improves muscle tone.
  • Her muscle tone declined after months in bed.
  • Yoga can help maintain good muscle tone.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Exercise helps muscle tone.
  • He has good muscle tone.
  • I want to improve my muscle tone.
क्रियापद A2 action
5

make muscles firmer by exercise

To make your body stronger and harder by doing exercise.

वापर नमुना: to tone [part of body]
समानार्थी शब्द
strengthen (General; not limited to physical appearance.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
weaken (Reduce physical strength or firmness.)
सहप्रयोग
tone up arms |tone your abs
विषय
health |fitness |body
उदाहरणे
  • She works out to tone her legs.
  • Pilates can help you tone your core muscles.
  • He toned his arms with regular weight training.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I want to tone my arms.
  • She tones her legs at the gym.
  • We can tone our bodies with exercise.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
tone
IPA
GB/tˈoʊn/
US/tˈoʊn/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
tone (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (tone)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: tone
  • Plural: tone, tones
Verb
  • Base: tone
  • 3rd Person Singular: tones
  • Present Participle: toning
  • Past: toned
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • She goes to Pilates classes to tone up.
  • Swimming is great to tone up your whole body.
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