What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “ton”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “ton”

The antonyms of ton are few and scarcity. The antonyms few and scarcity convey a lack or shortage of something. They are used to describe a small amount or quantity of something.

Explore all Antonyms of “ton”

• few
• scarcity

Definitions and Examples of few, scarcity

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

few

A small number of something; not many.

Example

There were few people at the party, so it was quite intimate.

scarcity

A shortage or lack of something; not enough of something to meet demand.

Example

The scarcity of water in the desert made it difficult for the animals to survive.

Key Differences: few vs scarcity

• 1. Few is used to describe a small number of something, while ton refers to a large amount or quantity of something.
• 2. Scarcity is a noun that describes a shortage or lack of something, while ton is a noun that describes a large amount or quantity of something.

Effective Usage of few, scarcity

• 1. Quantify Amounts: Use ton to describe a large amount or quantity of something.
• 2. Describe Shortages: Use few and scarcity to describe a lack or shortage of something.
• 3. Compare and Contrast: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different amounts or quantities of something.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Ton conveys a large amount or quantity of something, while few and scarcity describe a lack or shortage of something. Use these words to quantify amounts, describe shortages, and compare and contrast different amounts or quantities of something.