LEARNit Dictionary
ton
noun
/tʌn/
UK
/tʌn/
US
B2+
1
B2+
a unit for measuring weight, in the UK 2 240 pounds (long ton) and in the US 2 000 pounds (short ton)
تن, تُن
compare
tonne
2
a unit for measuring the size of a ship. 1 ton is equal to 100 cubic feet.
تن
3
B2+
a lot
خیلی, زیاد, فراوان, تعداد زیاد, حجم زیاد, انبوه
They've got tons of money.
I've still got tons to do.
4
100, especially when connected with a speed of 100 miles per hour
صد, صد مایل بر ساعت
He was caught doing a ton.