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retuning

|re/tun/ing|

B2

/riːˈtjuːnɪŋ/

(retune)

adjusting pitch

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
retuneretunesretunedretunedretuning
Etymology
Etymology Information

'retune' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'tune' from Old English 'tune,' meaning 'a musical sound.'

Historical Evolution

'tune' changed from the Old English word 'tune' and eventually became the modern English word 'tune.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make a musical sound,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adjusting the pitch or frequency.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

the act of adjusting or altering the tuning of a musical instrument or device.

He spent the afternoon retuning his guitar for the concert.

Synonyms

adjustingmodifying

Antonyms

detuning

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Idioms

retune your ears

Last updated: 2025/02/26 14:02