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Pound

🇬🇧 UK /["/paʊnd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/paʊnd/"]/

Significado de Pound

the unit of money in the UK, worth 100 pence

In simple words: To hit something repeatedly or with great force.

Pound em uma frase

• The recipe calls for one pound of flour.
• A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of lead.
• He gave the door a pound with his fist to get attention.
• The baby weighs eight pounds at birth.
• The dog can pound on the door when it wants to come inside.

Como usar Pound

Use 'pound' when talking about hitting or striking something hard. It's neutral but can be seen as informal in contexts involving physical activities. Avoid using it in formal writing about sensitive topics.

Grammar pattern

pound + object

Memory hint

Think of a drum — you pound on it to make music!

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Pound

• pound the pavement
• pound on the door
• pound out a rhythm

Synonyms for Pound

• strike
• hit
• beat
• batter
• bash

Opposites of Pound

• ounce
• weakness

Common mistakes with Pound

• Confused with 'pound' as a measure of weight vs. the action of hitting.
• Incorrectly using 'pound' with inanimate objects when the context suggests a person.
• Using 'pounding' as a noun when referring to the action instead of the gerund.

Perguntas frequentes sobre Pound

O que significa Pound?

To hit something repeatedly or with great force.

O que significa Pound em português?

To hit something repeatedly or with great force.

Qual é a definição de Pound?

the unit of money in the UK, worth 100 pence

Como se usa Pound em uma frase?

The recipe calls for one pound of flour.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Pound?

A pound of feathers weighs the same as a pound of lead.

Quais são os sinônimos de Pound?

Algumas alternativas comuns são strike, hit, beat, batter, bash.

Qual é o oposto de Pound?

Significados opostos incluem ounce, weakness.

Que palavras combinam com Pound?

Costuma combinar com pound the pavement, pound on the door, pound out a rhythm.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Pound?

Confused with 'pound' as a measure of weight vs. the action of hitting. Incorrectly using 'pound' with inanimate objects when the context suggests a person. Using 'pounding' as a noun when referring to the action instead of the gerund.

Como se pronuncia Pound?

US: /["/paʊnd/"]/, UK: /["/paʊnd/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Pound?

Use 'pound' when talking about hitting or striking something hard. It's neutral but can be seen as informal in contexts involving physical activities. Avoid using it in formal writing about sensitive topics.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Pound?

"Pound" está no nível A1 da escala CEFR.