pound
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Simple Meaning
a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces, or the money used in the UK
When to Use
π¬Daily ConversationβοΈTravel EnglishπBusiness English
Elementary β simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
βThis bag of flour costs two pounds at the supermarket.β
βI need to lose a few pounds before my vacation next month.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
A unit of mass equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces (= 453.592 37 g). Today this value is the most common meaning of "pound" as a unit of weight.