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toning

SayTOH-ningUS/ˈtoʊnɪŋ/UK/ˈtəʊnɪŋ/

3 meanings of toning

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    The act of making your muscles firmer and stronger through exercise.

    Like tightening a loose rubber band so it holds its shape better.

    She added some toning to her weekly workout routine.

    The class focuses on toning rather than weight loss.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of tone. Use this form when the action is happening right now.

    She is toning her legs with daily squats.

    He is toning down the music so the baby can sleep.

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  3. 3
    noununcountable
    The way an artist uses color and shade in a picture.

    Like choosing matching colors for a room so everything feels right together.

    The toning in this landscape feels warm and calm.

    I love the soft toning of the old photograph.

    Similarcoloring, shading, tonality

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toning is a form of tone

tone, verb: To make something firmer, especially the muscles of the body. Full entry

Forms
tonetones he/she/ittoning -ing formtoned past tense, past participle
Spelling
tone → toning: drop the e, add -ing

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