Synonyms for

Tons

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

Definition

A large amount or number of something.

Synonyms & similar words

slews dozens longton wads lots scads scores ton loads gobs rafts oodles stacks grosston shortton heaps lashings netton piles loads heaps plenty masses bundles piles mountains oceans gobs rafts scores scads stacks wads zillions bazillions megatons multitudes myriads

Synonyms by register

Formal

multitude abundance plethora profusion

Informal

loads heaps oodles gazillions a lot

Literary

myriad host throng

Antonyms

few little scant sparse meager limited

Common collocations

  • tons of fun
  • tons of work
  • tons of money
  • tons of people
  • tons of stuff
  • tons of experience
  • tons of questions

Word family

noun ton
adjective tonal

Usage note

Often used informally to indicate a large quantity. While 'tons' can technically refer to the unit of weight, its common usage is hyperbolic and non-specific.

Example sentences

  1. I have tons of homework to do tonight.
  2. There were tons of people at the concert.
  3. She has tons of energy.
  4. We have tons of food left over from the party.
  5. The truck was carrying tons of rocks.

Quotes

  • 'I have a ton of CDs. I have every Miles Davis CD.' - Brian McKnight
  • 'I have a ton of respect for Steve Jobs. He changed my life, and I'm sure he changed many other people's lives as well.' - Aaron Levie
  • 'I don't think I can change the world; I think I can affect the people around me. If you can affect people around you, then those people around them can affect change. I have tons of hope.' - Junot Diaz

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