tone

US /toʊn/

UK /təʊn/

A2

noun

  • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
  • Difference in pitch between musical notes
  • Specific shade of color
  • Quality of sound created by a musical instrument
  • Sound of a voice that reveals emotion or meaning

verb

  • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise