pounds (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /paʊndz/
Definition
A unit of weight or mass in the imperial system, equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.454 kilograms.
Examples
The baby gained five pounds in the first month.
This bag of potatoes weighs ten pounds.
How to Use pounds
- pounds of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the quantity of a substance measured in pounds. — "We bought five pounds of apples."
- pound on (phrasal verb)
- To hit something repeatedly and forcefully. — "He was pounding on the door."
- pound out (phrasal verb)
- To produce a loud, rhythmic sound, often by striking repeatedly. — "The band pounded out a catchy tune."
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