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- [tohn]
- /toʊn/
- /təʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tohn]
- /toʊn/
Definitions of toning word
- noun toning any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source, etc.: shrill tones. 1
- noun toning quality or character of sound. 1
- noun toning vocal sound; the sound made by vibrating muscular bands in the larynx. 1
- noun toning a particular quality, way of sounding, modulation, or intonation of the voice as expressive of some meaning, feeling, spirit, etc.: a tone of command. 1
- noun toning an accent peculiar to a person, people, locality, etc., or a characteristic mode of sounding words in speech. 1
- noun toning stress of voice on a syllable of a word. 1
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Origin of toning
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (noun) < Latin tonus < Greek tónos strain, tone, mode, literally, a stretching, akin to teínein to stretch
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Parts of speech for Toning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
toning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
toning usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for toning
adjective toning
- coordinating — Present participle of coordinate.
- coordinative — of the same order or degree; equal in rank or importance.
- harmonising — Present participle of harmonise.
- harmonizing — Present participle of harmonize.
- matching — a person or thing that equals or resembles another in some respect.
verb toning
- crayon — A crayon is a pencil containing coloured wax or clay, or a rod of coloured wax used for drawing.
- crimson — Something that is crimson is deep red in colour.
- lacquer — a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.
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Matching words
- Words starting with t
- Words starting with to
- Words starting with ton
- Words starting with toni
- Words starting with tonin
- Words starting with toning