Tuned

Pronunciation: /tund/

Definitions of tuned

verb Tuned is a past tense verb that refers to the act of adjusting or calibrating something, like a musical instrument or a radio, to a specific pitch or frequency.

Example Sentences

A1 I tuned my guitar before the concert.

A2 She tuned the radio to her favorite station.

B1 The mechanic tuned the engine to improve its performance.

B2 He carefully tuned the piano to ensure it sounded perfect.

C1 The orchestra conductor tuned the instruments before the performance.

C2 The technician tuned the satellite dish to receive the best signal possible.

Examples of tuned in a Sentence

formal The piano tuner carefully tuned each key to ensure perfect pitch.

informal I tuned my guitar before the concert to make sure it sounded great.

slang I'm all tuned up and ready to go for the big game tonight.

figurative She tuned her mind to focus on the task at hand and block out distractions.

Grammatical Forms of tuned

• past tense: tuned
• plural: tuneds
• comparative: more tuned
• superlative: most tuned
• present tense: tunes
• future tense: will tune
• perfect tense: have tuned
• continuous tense: is tuning
• singular: tuned
• positive degree: tuned
• infinitive: to tune
• gerund: tuning
• participle: tuning

Origin and Evolution of tuned

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tuned' originated from the Old English word 'tunian', which means 'to bring into a state of proper tension'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tuned' has evolved to not only refer to adjusting the tension of strings on a musical instrument but also to adjusting or fine-tuning various other things to achieve optimal performance or harmony.