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a ton

UK/ə ˈtɒn/US/ə ˈtɑn/

a ton adverb: very much; to a large extent.

Adverb

a ton (not comparable)

  1. (informal) Very much; to a large extent.
    • He may like you a ton, but don’t confuse that with love.
  2. (informal) Often; frequently.
    • It doesn’t happen a ton, but when it does it is great.

Synonyms of a ton

Origin of a ton

See ton.

Words that rhyme with a ton

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Questions about a ton

What does a ton mean?
A ton means very much; to a large extent.
What part of speech is a ton?
A ton is an adverb.
How do you pronounce a ton?
A ton is pronounced /ə ˈtɒn/ (UK).

Words near a ton in the dictionary

  1. a thing or two
  2. a thousand
  3. A to B travel
  4. a to z
  5. A to Zs
  6. a ton
  7. a touch
  8. a treat
  9. a trifle
  10. a trouble shared is a trouble halved
  11. a turkey voting for Christmas

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