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Word: Tune
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: unexplained alteration of tone. The verb is first recorded (late 15th century) in the sense ‘celebrate in music, sing’
tjuːn
a melody, especially one that characterizes a particular piece of music
Short Definition:melody
Examples:- she left the theatre humming a cheerful tune
Word: Tune
Speech Type: Verb
tjuːn
adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch
Short Definition:adjust musical instrument to correct or uniform pitch
Examples:- he tuned the harp for me
adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal
Short Definition:adjust receiver circuit to frequency of required signal
Examples:- the radio was tuned to the BBC
adjust (an engine) or balance (mechanical parts) so that a vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently
Short Definition:adjust engine so that vehicle runs smoothly
Examples:- the suspension was tuned for a softer ride
adjust or adapt (something) to a particular purpose or situation
Short Definition:adjust or adapt something to particular purpose or situation
Examples:- the animals are finely tuned to life in the desert
tell (something) to (someone)
Short Definition:tell something to
Examples:- he starts tuning you stories about his youth
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