a ton en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ə ˈtɒn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ə ˈtɑn/ (General-American)
Etymology
See ton.
Meanings
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(informal, not-comparable) Very much; to a large extent.
He may like you a ton, but don’t confuse that with love.
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(informal, not-comparable) Often; frequently.
It doesn’t happen a ton, but when it does it is great.