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noun
Reveal word and examples overtone The polite refusal carried an overtone of irritation. Dictionary practice example. In a second scene, a traveler said the cafe had become much quieter since the manager's brother left, giving the remark an overtone of relief. From What the Short Story Leaves Unsaid . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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