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get toned

phrase·Everydayinformal

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UK/ɡet təʊnd/
US/ɡet toʊnd/

Meaning

  1. phraseintransitiveinformal

    to make your muscles firmer and more defined through exercise.

    Grammar: No object. Often used with 'up': get toned up. You can also say 'tone up' as a phrasal verb.

    Patterns

    • get toned up
    • get toned with exercise
    • get toned in the gym

    She started lifting weights to get toned for summer.

    It takes time and consistency to get toned.

    He does yoga and runs to get toned and stay flexible.

Common combinations

get toned up
I want to get toned up before the beach vacation.
get toned with weights
You can get toned with weights and a good diet.
get toned in a few weeks
It's unrealistic to expect to get toned in a few weeks.
get toned and strong
Her goal is to get toned and strong, not just skinny.

Synonyms and how they differ

tone up
This is the base phrasal verb; 'get toned' emphasizes the resulting state.
firm up
This is similar but can also be used for other things, like plans or muscles.

Opposites

get flabby

Word family

tone noun
The firmness or condition of muscles: good muscle tone.
toned adjective
Having firm and well-defined muscles: a toned body.
toning noun
The act of making muscles firmer: toning exercises.

Commonly confused: get toned or get in shape?

get toned vs get in shape

'Get in shape' is broader and includes losing weight or improving fitness; 'get toned' specifically means making muscles firmer and more defined.

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