tonnes
Pronunciation: [tʌn]
Word
Context: “measurement”
(noun) a tonne is a unit of weight. It measures how heavy something is. One tonne is equal to 1,000 kilograms. We use it when talking about heavy things like cars, trucks, or big packages.
Example
The truck can carry up to three tonnes of cargo.
Example
That box does not weigh even one tonne; it is much lighter.
Example
How many tonnes did the shipment weigh?
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