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a ton

UK/ə ˈtɒn/US/ə ˈtɑn/

adverb

Very much; to a large extent.

“It doesn’t happen a ton, but when it does it is great.”

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Meanings

adverba ton (not comparable)

informalnot comparableVery much; to a large extent.
He may like you a ton, but don’t confuse that with love.
informalnot comparableOften; frequently.
It doesn’t happen a ton, but when it does it is great.

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Origin

See ton.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with a ton

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Cite this entry

APA

a ton. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20ton

MLA

“a ton.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20ton. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “a ton,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/a%20ton.

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