Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ton
noun
/tĘŚn/
Definition
A ton is a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States, or 1,000 kilograms in most other countries.
Examples
- He lifted a ton of bricks for the construction project.
- The truck can carry loads of up to three tons.
- She felt like a ton of weight had been lifted off her shoulders after finishing the exam.
Meaning
The term ‘ton’ is commonly used to describe a significant amount of weight, typically in the context of heavy materials or large quantities.
Synonyms
- metric ton
- short ton
- long ton
- thousand kilograms
