2K

UK//tʌnz//US//tʌnz//

Meaning of Tons

A very large amount or number of something.

Tons in a sentence

  • She has tons of work to do before the deadline.
  • There are tons of stars visible in the night sky.
  • We've received tons of support from the community during the project.
  • He collected tons of stamps from different countries.
  • She found tons of information in the library.

How to use Tons

Used informally to express a large quantity. Avoid in formal writing; use 'a large amount' instead.

Grammar pattern

tons + of + object

Memory hint

Think of a ton of bricks—a heavy load indicating a lot.

Related words

Collocations with Tons

  • tons of fun
  • tons of options
  • tons of experience

Synonyms for Tons

Opposites of Tons

Common mistakes with Tons

  • Using 'tons' with uncountable nouns incorrectly.
  • Confusing 'tons of' with 'ton of'.

Compare Tons with Many, Plenty, Numerous

Tons appears in

Tons in other languages

More words like Tons

People also search for

  • Tons meaning
  • meaning of Tons
  • Tons definition
  • define Tons
  • what does Tons mean
  • Tons means
  • how to use Tons

Frequently asked questions about Tons

What does Tons mean?

A very large amount or number of something.

How do you use Tons in a sentence?

She has tons of work to do before the deadline.

Can you give another example of Tons?

There are tons of stars visible in the night sky.

What are synonyms for Tons?

Common alternatives include a lot, many, loads, plenty, numerous.

What is the opposite of Tons?

Opposite meanings include few, little.

What words go with Tons?

It commonly pairs with tons of fun, tons of options, tons of experience.

What are common mistakes when using Tons?

Using 'tons' with uncountable nouns incorrectly. Confusing 'tons of' with 'ton of'.

How do you pronounce Tons?

US: //tʌnz//, UK: //tʌnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tons?

Used informally to express a large quantity. Avoid in formal writing; use 'a large amount' instead.