Pound: meaning, definitions and examples

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pound

[ paʊnd ]

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unit of weight

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

Synonyms

Examples of usage

She bought a pound of apples.
The package weighed two pounds.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 libra

🇮🇳 पाउंड

🇩🇪 Pfund

🇮🇩 pon

🇺🇦 фунт

🇵🇱 funt

🇯🇵 ポンド

🇫🇷 livre

🇪🇸 libra

🇹🇷 pound

🇰🇷 파운드

🇸🇦 جنيه

🇨🇿 libra

🇸🇰 libra

🇨🇳 镑

🇸🇮 funt

🇮🇸 pund

🇰🇿 фунт

🇬🇪 ფუნტი

🇦🇿 funt

🇲🇽 libra

Word origin

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 '£' 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.