CEFR A1

lbs

abbreviation

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces; a pound.

Examples

The baby gained 2 lbs in her first month.
This bag of flour is 5 lbs.

Synonyms: pound, weight, mass

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lbs (A1)

abbreviation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛl biː ˈiːz/

Definition

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces; a pound.

Examples

The baby gained 2 lbs in her first month.
This bag of flour is 5 lbs.
He needs to lose at least 10 lbs before the competition.

How to Use lbs

X lbs (collocation): Used after a number to indicate weight in pounds. — "This bag of flour is 5 lbs."

Synonyms of lbs

Words with a similar meaning to lbs:

pound
weight
mass

Antonyms of lbs

Words with the opposite meaning to lbs:

ounce

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