What is another word for ton?

Common synonyms for ton include grosston, shortton, netton, longton.

What is the opposite of ton?

Antonyms of ton include ounce, gram, pound, kilogram, milligram.

Synonyms for

Ton

Verb / tʌn / Another word for ton — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds

Synonyms & similar words

grosston shortton netton longton mass load heap pile stack mountain tonne weight cargo freight shipment lading consignment haul delivery package container box

Synonyms by register

Formal

mass weight magnitude

Informal

heck of a lot boatload gazillion pile

Literary

multitude abundance

Antonyms

ounce gram pound kilogram milligram

Common collocations

a ton of bricks
a ton of fun
a ton of work
tons of money
tons of people
weighs a ton
a ton of respect

Word family

noun ton

verb ton

adjective tonal

Usage note

The word 'ton' is often used informally to mean a very large amount. When used as a unit of weight, it typically refers to 2000 pounds in the US and 1000 kilograms (metric ton) elsewhere.