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“Toon” or “Tune”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

toon: NA

tune: (noun) a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence. (noun) the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch. (noun) the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency. (verb) adjust for (better) functioning. (verb) adjust the pitches of (musical instruments).

Pronunciation

toon: t·UW·n

tune: t·UW·n

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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

Examples of “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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