Synonyms for

Tonne

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

Definition

A metric unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms.

Synonyms & similar words

mt t metricton MT kilotonne megagram tonne-force tonne-meter tonne-kilometer tonne-kilometre ton

Synonyms by register

Formal

metric ton

Antonyms

gram ounce pound kilogram milligram microgram

Common collocations

  • heavy tonne
  • metric tonne
  • short tonne
  • long tonne
  • tonne of coal
  • tonne of steel
  • tonne of cargo

Word family

noun tonne

Usage note

A tonne is a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms. It is often used in scientific and industrial contexts. The term 'ton' is a common alternative, especially in American English, but can refer to different weights (short ton or long ton).

Example sentences

  1. The truck was carrying five tonnes of sand.
  2. The bridge can withstand up to ten tonnes of weight.
  3. The airplane's maximum takeoff weight is 250 tonnes.
  4. The cargo ship can carry up to 15,000 tonnes of goods.
  5. The annual production of the mine was 2.5 million tonnes of coal.

Quotes

  • The largest piece of gold ever discovered weighed over 90 tonnes.
  • A fully loaded Boeing 747 weighs over 400 tonnes.
  • The world's heaviest pumpkin weighed over 2 tonnes.

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