tones
Pronunciation: [toʊnz]
Context: "music"
(noun) a musical sound that has a particular pitch. It's like when you hear a note played on an instrument and it sounds different from other notes.
Example
The musician played bright tones on the piano that made everyone smile.
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The tones from the broken instrument were unpleasant and hard to listen to.
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Can you hear the different tones in this song?
Context: "color"
(noun) a particular shade or quality of color. When you see something like a sunset, it has different tones of orange and red.
Example
The artist used soft tones in her painting to create a calm feeling.
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The colors in the room were too bright; they lacked soft tones.
Example
What tones do you like best for your room?
Context: "communication"
(noun) the quality or character of someone's voice that expresses their feelings or attitudes. It's like noticing if someone is happy or sad by how they say something.
Example
Her cheerful tones made everyone feel welcome at the party.
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His harsh tones made it clear that he was upset.
Example
What tones did she use when she told the good news?
Context: "health"
(noun) the strength and firmness of muscles. When someone exercises, their muscles can become stronger and firmer, giving them a good tone.
Example
She has a fit appearance because of her toned muscles from working out.
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He is not very toned because he doesn't exercise regularly.
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How can I improve my muscle tone?