Pound: meaning, definitions and examples

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pound

 

[ paสŠnd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

unit of weight

A unit of weight in the imperial system equal to 16 ounces or 0.4536 kilograms.

Synonyms

lb

Examples of usage

  • She bought a pound of apples.
  • The package weighed two pounds.
Context #2 | Noun

currency

The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom, equal to 100 pence.

Synonyms

sterling

Examples of usage

  • He exchanged his dollars for British pounds.
  • The price was listed in pounds.
Context #3 | Verb

strike heavily

To hit or strike with great force, typically with one's fist or an object.

Synonyms

beat, hit, strike

Examples of usage

  • He pounded the table in frustration.
  • The waves pounded against the shore.

Translations

Translations of the word "pound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น libra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเค‰เค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ัƒะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ funt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท livre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ libra

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pound

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ์šด๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ libra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ libra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ funt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pund

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ัƒะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ funt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ libra

Etymology

The word 'pound' has a long history, originating from the Latin word 'libra pondo' meaning 'a pound weight'. It has been used for centuries as a unit of weight and later as a currency. The symbol 'ยฃ' for the British pound comes from the letter 'L' for the Latin word 'libra', which also means 'scales'. Pound as a verb shares its origins with the noun, referring to the action of striking with force.

See also: impound, pounding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,860, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.