Pronunciation

/paʊnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. A unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or approximately 453.59 grams in the avoirdupois system. Example: “The package weighed ten pounds.”
2. A monetary unit in some countries, particularly the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Example: “The cost of the groceries was £50.”
3. A financial institution that deals with money transfers and foreign exchange. Example: “She deposited her paycheck at the local bank branch.”
4. A measure of strength, typically used for force or pressure. Example: “The engine can produce over 500 horsepower.”
5. A British and Irish unit of area, equal to 43,560 square feet. Example: “The garden measures about an acre.”

Verb

1. To hit something with great force, often using a heavy object. Example: “He pounded the nail into the wall.”
2. To express a strong feeling or emotion. Example: “She pounded on the table in frustration.”

Phrases

• “Weighing X pounds” describes someone’s or something’s mass.
• “Pound something out” means to work or shape something by repeatedly hitting it.
• “Pound cake” is a dense, rich dessert.
• “Pound for pound” compares qualities evenly regardless of size or weight.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She carried a bag full of books that weighed around 20 pounds.”
• Verb: “He pounded the punching bag every day to improve his boxing skills.”
• Expressing emotion: “He pounded his fist in anger.”

Synonyms

• Hit
• Strike
• Beat
• Tap
• Impact
• Exert (in the sense of force)
• Exchange (money)