Cool MateMeaning of Ton
In simple words: A ton is a large measure of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the US.
Ton in a sentence
- What have you got in this bag? It **weighs a ton** *(= is very heavy)*.
- They've got tons of money.
- I've still got tons to do.
- He was caught doing a ton.
- Disappointment hit her like a ton of bricks.
- They **came down on him like a ton of bricks** *(= criticized him very severely)*.
How to use Ton
Use 'ton' when discussing weight, especially for heavy items. Avoid using it in contexts where precision is needed. In informal conversations, 'ton' can also mean a large amount (e.g., 'a ton of work').
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'ton' — imagine a giant weighing as much as a ton!
Related words
Collocations with Ton
- ton of bricks
- ton of fun
- a ton of work
Opposites of Ton
- ounce
- pound
Common mistakes with Ton
- Confusing 'ton' with 'tonne' (metric ton).
- Using 'tons' in formal situations where 'a large number of' is more appropriate.
- 'Ton' used incorrectly as a verb.
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Ton in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طن
الطن هو مقياس كبير للوزن يساوي 2000 رطل في الولايات المتحدة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
টন
এক টন হল ওজনের একটি বড় পরিমাপ যা মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রে ২,০০০ পাউন্ডের সমান।
- GermanDeutsch
Tonne
Eine Tonne ist eine große Gewichtseinheit, die in den USA 2.000 Pfund entspricht.
- SpanishEspañol
tonelada
Una tonelada es una medida grande de peso igual a 2,000 libras en los EE. UU.
- Persianفارسی
تن
تن یک واحد اندازهگیری وزن است که در آمریکا معادل ۲۰۰۰ پوند است.
- FrenchFrançais
Tonne
Une tonne, c'est 1000 kilos.
- Hindiहिन्दी
टन
टन वजन का एक बड़ा पैमाना है जो अमेरिका में 2,000 पाउंड के बराबर होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Tonnellata
Una tonnellata è una grande misura di peso pari a 2.000 libbre negli Stati Uniti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ton
Uma tonelada é uma medida grande de peso igual a 2.000 libras nos EUA.
- RussianРусский
Тонна
Тонна — это большая мера веса, равная 2000 фунтов в США.
- Urduاردو
ٹن
ٹن وزن کی ایک بڑی پیمائش ہے جو امریکہ میں 2,000 پاؤنڈ کے برابر ہوتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
吨
吨是一个大重量单位，在美国等于2000磅。
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Frequently asked questions about Ton
What does Ton mean?
A ton is a large measure of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the US.
What is the definition of Ton?
a unit for measuring weight, in the UK 2 240 pounds (long ton) and in the US 2 000 pounds (short ton)
How do you use Ton in a sentence?
What have you got in this bag? It **weighs a ton** *(= is very heavy)*.
Can you give another example of Ton?
They've got tons of money.
What are synonyms for Ton?
Common alternatives include metric ton, load, bulk.
What is the opposite of Ton?
Opposite meanings include ounce, pound.
What words go with Ton?
It commonly pairs with ton of bricks, ton of fun, a ton of work.
What are common mistakes when using Ton?
Confusing 'ton' with 'tonne' (metric ton). Using 'tons' in formal situations where 'a large number of' is more appropriate. 'Ton' used incorrectly as a verb.
How do you pronounce Ton?
US: /["/tʌn/"]/, UK: /["/tʌn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ton?
Use 'ton' when discussing weight, especially for heavy items. Avoid using it in contexts where precision is needed. In informal conversations, 'ton' can also mean a large amount (e.g., 'a ton of work').
What CEFR level is Ton?
"Ton" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.