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ton

Pronunciation: [tʌn]

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Learn how to use ton in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) a ton is a unit of weight that is equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States or approximately 1,000 kilograms in many other countries. It helps us talk about how heavy things are, like a truck or a piece of equipment.

Example

The elephant weighs about 3 tons, which is very heavy!

Example

That feather does not weigh a ton; it's very light.

Example

How many tons can the truck carry?

Context: “quantity”

(noun) a ton can also mean a very large amount of something, not just weight. When we say there is a ton of homework, we mean there is a lot of homework to do.

Example

I have a ton of fun playing with my friends at the park.

Example

I don’t have a ton of spare time this weekend.

Example

Do you really have a ton of books to read?

How to pronounce ton

Pronunciation: [tʌn]

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