Phrase guide

in tune

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Meaning 1

Having the correct musical pitch.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Examples

  • I need to fiddle with the strings on my violin. It doesn't sound in tune.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

In an understanding relationship (with something or someone).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, usually

Examples

  • They are just not in tune with the contemporary market.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

15 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 音高正確的 /音高正确的 (yīngāo zhèngquè de) — having the correct musical pitch
  • Chinese Mandarin: 音準的 /音准的 (yīnzhǔn de) — having the correct musical pitch
  • Finnish: vireessä — having the correct musical pitch
  • Finnish: nuotissa — having the correct musical pitch
  • Finnish: puhtaasti — having the correct musical pitch
  • French: juste — having the correct musical pitch
  • Greek: αρμονικός (armonikós) — having the correct musical pitch
  • Māori: orotau — having the correct musical pitch
  • Portuguese: afinado — having the correct musical pitch
  • Chinese Mandarin: 了解 (liǎojiě) — in an understanding relationship
  • Finnish: samassa linjassa — in an understanding relationship
  • Portuguese: em sintonia — in an understanding relationship
  • Spanish: asemejarse — in an understanding relationship
  • Spanish: en sintonía — in an understanding relationship
  • Spanish: estar vinculado — in an understanding relationship