tons
Translation
loads, lots, tonnes
Examples
I have tons of homework to do.
I have loads of homework to do.
The truck can carry two tons of sand.
The lorry can carry two tonnes of sand.
Grammar Patterns
tons of ((sth.)) a large amount of (sth.) I have tons of friends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: loads, lots, a great deal
Etymology
From Old English 'tunne' (cask, barrel), which became a unit of weight. The informal meaning 'a lot' is a hyperbole based on this large weight.
Memory Tips
Picture a huge truck piled high with 'tons' of something to remember the informal meaning 'a lot'.