[tʌn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a unit of weight equal to 2,240 lb avoirdupois (1016.05 kg)

- a unit of gross internal capacity, equal to 100 cu. ft (2.83 cubic metres)

- a large number or amount
(e.g: all of a sudden I had tons of friends)

- a hundred, in particular a speed of 100 mph, a score of 100 or more, or a sum of £100
(e.g: he scored 102 not out, his third ton of the tour)


Phrases:
- weigh a ton

Origin:
Middle English: variant of tun, both spellings being used for the container and the weight. The senses were differentiated in the late 17th century

[tʌn], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- much; a lot
(e.g: I feel tons better)


Phrases:
- weigh a ton

Origin:
Middle English: variant of tun, both spellings being used for the container and the weight. The senses were differentiated in the late 17th century

[tɒ̃], (Noun)

Definitions:
- fashionable style or distinction
(e.g: riches and fame were no guarantee of a ticket—one had to have ton)


Phrases:

Origin:
French, from Latin tonus (see tone)