toning
|ton/ing|
B2
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/ˈtoʊnɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈtəʊnɪŋ/
(tone)
firmness, color hue
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tone' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tonus', where 'tonus' meant 'sound' or 'tone'.
Historical Evolution
'tonus' transformed into the Old French word 'ton', and eventually became the modern English word 'tone'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sound' or 'tone', but over time it evolved to include meanings related to quality and condition.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'tone', which means to give a particular tone or quality to something.
She is toning her muscles with regular exercise.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45