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ton

/tʌn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A unit of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 1000 kilograms.

  • noun

    A large container or cargo unit.

Pronunciation
  1. /tʌn/



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  2. /tʌn/



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Synonyms

heap , load , pile , century
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ton
tone , gone , mown , clown
Homophones
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  1. Ton (music) : A unit of sound level or musical pitch

  2. Ton (French) : A small town

Variants
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measurement ton , register ton , ton , tons , bon ton , bon tons , deadweight ton , gross ton , gross tons , long ton , long tons , metric ton , metric tons , shit ton , shit tons , shit-ton , shit-tons
Etymology
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Originally derived from Old English tun, meaning 'container' or 'vat'.

Trivia
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  1. A 'tonne' is a metric unit of weight equal to 1000 kilograms.

  2. The largest known container ever built can hold over 20,000 tons of cargo.

  3. The word 'ton' comes from the Old English word 'tun', meaning 'container' or 'vat'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Metric system: The international system of measurement based on units of size, mass, and other properties.

  2. Containerization: A method of transporting goods in large metal containers, known as intermodal containers or freight containers.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'ton' has been used figuratively to refer to the overall mood or style of a piece of writing. In music, it refers to the perceived loudness of a sound.

How to Memorize "ton"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large container or cargo unit, filled with various goods. Visualize the number '2000' or '1000' to represent the weight in pounds or kilograms.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'ton' with the idea of weight or cargo.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tons of Fun' to remember that a ton is a unit of weight.

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