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    tone

    US /toʊn/

    ・

    UK /təʊn/

    A2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Atmosphere or feeling in a message
    The tone of your voice tells me you are angry
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
    She’s worked hard on the tone of her muscles
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo increase the quality of muscles by exercise
    I need to tone my stomach muscles
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Difference in pitch between musical notes
    The tone of the notes was quite beautiful
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Specific shade of color
    The tone of that wallpaper is too dark
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Quality of sound created by a musical instrument
    The tone of that trumpet is a bit off today
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Sound of a voice that reveals emotion or meaning
    I knew my mother was angry because she answered me in a sharp tone

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    • So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.

      So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.

    • So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.

      So a sarcastic text, if read without the help of social cues like tone of voice or body language, can end up creating miscommunication.

    B1

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    07:03Why Does Texting Feel Different from Talking? | Otherwords
    • Though incomplete, there are ways we try to replicate tone in asynchronous written communication.

      Though incomplete, there are ways we try to replicate tone in asynchronous written communication.

    • We can italicize words for emphasis, type in all caps to indicate shouting or even use mixed case to connote a sing-songy mocking tone.

      We can italicize words for emphasis, type in all caps to indicate shouting or even use mixed case to connote a sing-songy mocking tone.

    B1

    How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide

    10:12How to Get People to Listen to You | The Harvard Business Review Guide
    • T stands for tone, tempo, timing.

      T stands for tone, tempo, timing.

    • T stands for tone, tempo, timing.

      T stands for tone, tempo, timing.

    A2

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    09:26Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
    • In addition to indicating smallness, diminutives can also give speech an affectionate or familiar tone.

      In addition to indicating smallness, diminutives can also give speech an affectionate or familiar tone.

    • an affectionate or familiar tone.

      an affectionate or familiar tone.

    B2

    Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords

    08:48Why Do These Words Get Mispronounced So Much? | Otherwords
    • Another big part of speaking and hearing a word is tone.

      Another big part of speaking and hearing a word is tone.

    • However, in tonal languages like Vietnamese, Masai, Cherokee and Navajo, a change in tone is a complete change in word meaning.

      However, in tonal languages like Vietnamese, Masai, Cherokee and Navajo, a change in tone is a complete change in word meaning.

    B1

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    09:05Lindsay Lohan Breaks Down Her Iconic Looks From Mean Girls, Freaky Friday & More | Allure
    • We needed to tone it down for Disney.

      We needed to tone it down for Disney.

    A2

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    13:23iPhone 15/15 Pro Impressions: Not Just USB-C!
    • Reminds me of "Starlight," if you're curious. Kinda like this warm tone.

      Reminds me of "Starlight," if you're curious. Kinda like this warm tone.

    • Kinda like this warm tone.

      Kinda like this warm tone.

    B1

    How to fight climate change with parking lots

    08:32How to fight climate change with parking lots
    • Like Pavlov's dogs, we're being trained to know that this tone

      Like Pavlov's dogs, we're being trained to know that this tone

    • the Shepard Tone, an auditory illusion,

      the Shepard Tone, an auditory illusion,

    B1

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    04:10BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - Motivational Video (ft. Jaret Grossman & Eric Thomas)
    • Your tone of voice.

      Your tone of voice.

    • your tone of voice

      your tone of voice

    A2

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    06:36TRY NOT TO SMILE CHALLENGE #1
    • He Doesent Even Say It In a Disapointing tone

      He Doesent Even Say It In a Disapointing tone

    • He doesn't even say it in a disappointing tone.

      He doesn't even say it in a disappointing tone.

    A2