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CEFR B2 · Exam-skill vocabulary
tone
/toʊn/ 📚 Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
In writing or speaking, tone refers to the general character or attitude of a piece of writing or speech. It reflects the writer's or speaker's feelings towards the subject or audience.
Synonyms
attitude
mood
feeling
style
spirit
Antonyms
None available
Translations
tone in your language
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عربي
النبرة في الكتابة أو الكلام تشير إلى الطابع العام أو الموقف الذي يعبر عنه الكاتب أو المتحدث.
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اردو
تحریر یا تقریر میں، لہجہ لکھنے والے یا بولنے والے کے موضوع یا سامعین کے تئیں عمومی رویے کو ظاہر کرتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
लिखने या बोलने में, स्वर किसी लेखन या भाषण के सामान्य चरित्र या दृष्टिकोण को संदर्भित करता है।
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中文
在写作或口语中，语气是指文章或讲话的总体特征或态度。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Tone is how something sounds. It shows the writer's feelings. It can be happy, sad, angry, or serious.
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Memory TipThink of 'tone of voice' – how someone sounds when they speak.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The author's tone (attitude) in the novel was serious and thoughtful.
Her tone (way of speaking) of voice suggested she was upset about the news.
It's important to use a respectful tone (manner) when discussing sensitive topics.
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