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Meaning of Pounds

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency in the UK.

In simple words: Units of weight or currency.

Pounds in a sentence

  • The bag weighs twenty **pounds**.
  • She saved five **pounds** for the purchase.
  • The weight of the dumbbell is fifteen **pounds**.
  • He won a bet of ten **pounds**.
  • The package should not exceed thirty **pounds**.
  • They charged me twenty **pounds** for the ticket.

How to use Pounds

Use 'pounds' to refer to weight in the US and UK. In financial contexts, specify pounds as currency to avoid confusion.

Grammar pattern

countable noun + plural form

Memory hint

Think of 'pound cake' - a heavy cake that reminds you of weight.

Related words

Collocations with Pounds

  • pounds of weight
  • dollars to pounds
  • convert pounds
  • pounds sterling
  • twenty pounds

Synonyms for Pounds

Opposites of Pounds

  • ounces
  • grams

Common mistakes with Pounds

  • Confused with 'pound' in singular when referring to currency.
  • Using 'pounds' when the context is clearly about a weight only.

Compare Pounds with Currency, Weight, Bucks

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Frequently asked questions about Pounds

What does Pounds mean?

Units of weight or currency.

What is the definition of Pounds?

A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency in the UK.

How do you use Pounds in a sentence?

The bag weighs twenty **pounds**.

Can you give another example of Pounds?

She saved five **pounds** for the purchase.

What are synonyms for Pounds?

Common alternatives include currency, weight, sterling, lb, bucks.

What is the opposite of Pounds?

Opposite meanings include ounces, grams.

What words go with Pounds?

It commonly pairs with pounds of weight, dollars to pounds, convert pounds, pounds sterling, twenty pounds.

What are common mistakes when using Pounds?

Confused with 'pound' in singular when referring to currency. Using 'pounds' when the context is clearly about a weight only.

How do you pronounce Pounds?

US: //paʊndz//, UK: //paʊndz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pounds?

Use 'pounds' to refer to weight in the US and UK. In financial contexts, specify pounds as currency to avoid confusion.