noun
tons
tuhnz
noun
1
Informal: a large quantity or number of something.
"There were tons of people at the concert."
"I have tons of emails to catch up on."
How to Use Tons
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual way of saying "a huge amount" or "lots."
When to use it
Informal — fine in conversation, best avoided in formal writing.
Common pairings
tons of fun
tons of money
tons of work
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