Phrase guide

to the tune of

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

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prep

Meaning 1

Fitting the melody of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally

Examples

  • The lyrics were written to the tune of "Amazing Grace".

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

Roughly; about; to the approximate sum or extent of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • The damage that he did to his car was to the tune of two grand.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: a la melodía de — Translations
  • Spanish: a la tonada de — Translations
  • Spanish: a la sintonía de — Translations