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“Toon” or “Tune”

toon / tune are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

toon t·UW·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

tune t·UW·n

  • nouna succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.
  • nounthe property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch.
  • nounthe adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency.
  • verbadjust for (better) functioning.
  • verbadjust the pitches of (musical instruments).
Usage

Examples in context

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“toon”

  • Gedde Watanabe as At Toon
  • Sadi nazraan toon hoian kahnu door das ja…
  • Tiny Toon Adventures specials (1992–95)
  • Toon Boom Technologies, which acquired CAS…
  • …Award winning TV series Tiny Toon Adventures and Animaniacs.
  • Toon Disney Channel (North America)
  • …in the Homestar Runner'' DVD-exclusive toon "The Limozeen Advantage".
  • Tiny Toon Adventures
  • A few Tiny Toon Adventures specials were also aired…
  • Menda ishq vi toon, iman vi toon – Dhian…

“tune”

  • …same day, Sherry's most popular tune of the year was released…
  • Hymn tune of a Lutheran hymn (e.g.
  • …my life was ... a tune about hook up my pony…
  • …best-known for performing the theme tune to the popular 1970s American…
  • To the Tune of 5,000 Screaming Children
  • …Will Find You' (the theme tune from 'Last of the Mohicans')…
  • Tune in a couple hours' worth…
  • Strobe tuner, used to tune musical instruments…
  • …Robert Christgau notes, that the tune does not deserve a "classic
  • …quietly humming that 'Brother Louie' tune."

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