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tones

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Số nhiều: tonesQuá khứ: tonedPhân từ 2: tonedV-ing: toningSo sánh hơn: more tonedSo sánh nhất: most toned

This word operates across auditory, visual, and physical dimensions. In sound and color, it suggests a specific point on a spectrum, implying a subtle graduation rather than a stark contrast. It evokes a sense of harmony or dissonance depending on the context. When applied to mood or muscles, the word shifts toward a sense of balance and refinement. In a social or literary context, it describes the emotional atmosphere, acting as a signal for how the audience should feel or react to the information being presented.

Countable when referring to specific musical pitches or individual colors in a palette. Uncountable when referring to the overall mood or the general quality of a voice.

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Danh từ

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A particular quality of sound, voice, or color.

"The singer hit the high tones perfectly."

Danh từ

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The general character or attitude of a piece of writing or a situation.

"The tones of the political debate were surprisingly civil."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To give a particular tone or color to something.

"She used a filter to tone the photograph."

Ngoại động từ

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To give greater strength or firmness to a muscle through exercise.

"He spends an hour at the gym to tone his arms."

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