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Rareundertones
The correct spelling is undertones.
How to pronounce undertones
noun
Say it like: Und-ert-one-s
The correct spelling is undertones. An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
- 2.An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
- 3.A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
- 4.A low state of the physical faculties.
verb
- 1.To accompany as an undertone.
- 2.To say or speak in an undertone.
- 3.To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
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