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ton

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /tʌn/

Forms: tons

ton means: A very large amount or number of something.

noun

LARGE AMOUNTB1

A very large amount or number of something.

  • I have a ton of work.
  • She sent me tons of photos.
  • Did you spend a ton of money?

How to use it: a ton of something / tons of something (We have tons of food left.)

Similar words: lot, load

Common phrases: a ton of, ton of work, ton of money, ton of stuff

WEIGHT UNITB1

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds, or about 907 kilograms.

  • The load weighs one ton.
  • This truck can carry three tons.
  • They ordered a ton of coal for the winter.

Similar words: short ton

Common phrases: a ton, ton of coal, per ton

COOLING POWERC2

A unit for measuring cooling power, equal to about 3.5 kilowatts.

  • This system provides one ton of cooling.
  • The unit has a capacity of five tons.
  • How many tons of cooling does the building need?

Similar words: refrigeration ton

Common phrases: ton of refrigeration, per ton, one ton

Questions about ton

What does ton mean?

A very large amount or number of something.

What is ton in other languages?

Türkçe: bir sürü · Español: montón · Français: tas · Deutsch: Menge · Italiano: sacco · 日本語: 大量

How do you pronounce ton?

It is pronounced /tʌn/.

How do you use ton in a sentence?

I have a ton of work. She sent me tons of photos.

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