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intonation vs tone
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| intonationnoun/ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the way your voice goes up and down when you speak, which can change the meaning | Goes with rising intonation | Example On the phone, the customer's rising intonation told me she was confused. |
| toneverb/toʊn/ | Meaning to make your muscles or body firmer and stronger through exercise | Goes with tone up | Example Swimming is a great way to tone your whole body without hurting your joints. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
These simple exercises help the muscles in your back.