tons

(noun) a large number or amount. Synonyms: dozens, heaps, lots, piles, scores, stacks, loads, rafts, slews, wads, oodles, gobs, scads, lashings. Examples: "Made lots of new friends." "She amassed stacks of newspapers."

(noun) a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds. Synonyms: short ton, ton, net ton.

(noun) a British unit of weight equivalent to 2240 pounds. Synonyms: long ton, ton, gross ton.