# tons

Pronunciation: say "TUNZ" /tʌnz/

## Noun

1. A large quantity or number of people or things. *(colloquial)*
   - Simple: A very large amount or number of something.
   - _She received tons of messages after sharing the good news._
   - _There were tons of people waiting outside the stadium gates._
2. Plural of ton. — plural of ton
   - Simple: Plural of ton. Use this form when talking about more than one ton.
   - _The bridge can support up to forty tons of vehicle weight._
   - _Workers unloaded tons of coal from the freight cars overnight._

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