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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?
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.
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?
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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