tons
Translation
tons, a lot, loads
Examples
I have tons of homework to do.
I have tons of homework to do.
Thanks tons for your help!
Thanks tons for your help!
Grammar Patterns
((tons of sth.)) a large amount of (sth.). I have tons of work to do.
((thanks tons)) an informal way to say thank you very much. Thanks tons for the present!
Similar Words
Synonyms: loads, heaps, a lot
Etymology
From 'ton', a unit of weight. The informal meaning is a hyperbole for a large quantity.
Memory Tips
Picture the weight of 'tons' of books to remember it means 'a large amount'.