tone
gb/tˈoʊn/ us/tˈoʊn/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1900
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
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.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
the tone of [speech/writing]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tone' with 'voice'; 'voice' is the actual sound, while 'tone' is the quality or feeling in it.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
manner (More general; not limited to speech or writing.)
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attitude (Focuses more on feelings or viewpoint than sound or style.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
content (Refers to what is said rather than how it is said.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
serious tone
|friendly tone
|angry tone
|formal tone
|tone of voice
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She spoke in a happy tone.
- His tone was very serious.
- The teacher used a soft tone.
- I did not like her angry tone.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
2
musical or vocal pitch
A sound in music or voice that has a certain highness or lowness.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
note (Common in music; refers to a specific pitch.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
noise (Sound without a clear pitch.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
pure tone
|high tone
|low tone
|musical tone
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
music
|sound
|arts_entertainment
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The piano made a soft tone.
- I like the high tone of her voice.
- The horn has a loud tone.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
property
3
shade or quality of color
How light, dark, or strong a color is.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
shade (Very close meaning; often interchangeable in color context.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tint (Refers to a lighter version of a color; not opposite but contrastive.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
warm tone
|earth tone
|skin tone
|pastel tone
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The artist used soft pastel tones in her painting.
- Earth tones are popular in home decor.
- The dress came in several tones of blue.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I like the warm tones of the picture.
- This shirt has a dark tone.
- She painted the wall in light tones.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
property
4
firmness of muscles or skin
How firm and strong muscles or skin are.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
firmness (General physical solidity; not limited to muscles.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
flabbiness (Lack of firmness in muscles or skin.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
muscle tone
|good tone
|improve tone
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|fitness
|body
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Regular exercise improves muscle tone.
- Her muscle tone declined after months in bed.
- Yoga can help maintain good muscle tone.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Exercise helps muscle tone.
- He has good muscle tone.
- I want to improve my muscle tone.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
5
make muscles firmer by exercise
To make your body stronger and harder by doing exercise.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to tone [part of body]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
strengthen (General; not limited to physical appearance.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
weaken (Reduce physical strength or firmness.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
tone up arms
|tone your abs
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|fitness
|body
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She works out to tone her legs.
- Pilates can help you tone your core muscles.
- He toned his arms with regular weight training.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I want to tone my arms.
- She tones her legs at the gym.
- We can tone our bodies with exercise.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
tone
IPA
GB/tˈoʊn/
US/tˈoʊn/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
tone (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (tone)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: tone
- Plural: tone, tones
Verb
- Base: tone
- 3rd Person Singular: tones
- Present Participle: toning
- Past: toned
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
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
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She goes to Pilates classes to tone up.
- Swimming is great to tone up your whole body.