pound
/paʊnd/pound
NOUNDefinition of pound
A pound is a unit of currency used in Britain.
libreExample: Against the dollar, the pound fell by half a cent to $ 1.73.
A pound is a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms.
libreExample: Since he stopped smoking, he has gained 20 pounds.
If you pound something, you hit it hard.
Example: Grace pounded on the door. "Come out of there!"
If your head or heart is pounding, you can feel the blood moving through it.
Example: I ran and ran until my heart was pounding in my chest.
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EXAMPLESExamples of pound
Against the dollar, the pound fell by half a cent to $ 1.73.
Example sentenceSince he stopped smoking, he has gained 20 pounds.
Example sentenceGrace pounded on the door. "Come out of there!"
Example sentenceHe pounded his hand against the desk and jumped up.
Example sentenceI ran and ran until my heart was pounding in my chest.
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