tone in
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To match or go well with the colours or style of something.
Literal meaning: To come into matching tone with something.
Meanings
1 C1 neutral
For colours, textures, or styles to match or harmonise well with each other.
"The cushions tone in beautifully with the grey walls of the living room."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Used in interior design, fashion, and art. Less common than 'tone with'. Refers to colours or shades that complement or match each other. Chiefly British English.
Commonly used with
colour shade wallpaper furniture outfit decor
Forms
Base
tone in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tones in
he/she/it
Past simple
toned in
yesterday
Past participle
toned in
have + pp
-ing form
toning in
continuous
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