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Vocabulary Entry
ton
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States or 1,000 kilograms in many other countries.
Example Sentences
"The truck can carry up to 10 tons of cargo."
"He weighs about two tons after a year of training."
"The bridge has a weight limit of 20 tons."
V
verb
To measure or express a weight of tons.
Example Sentences
"They need to ton the shipment before sending it out."
"The factory is tonning the materials every week."
"Can you ton the crates for inventory?"
A
adjective
Relating to a large quantity or amount; used informally to indicate heaviness or size.
Example Sentences
"There is a ton of work to be done before the deadline."
"He has a ton of ideas for the project."
"I’ve got a ton of laundry to fold tonight."