What is another word for pounds?

Pronunciation: [pˈa͡ʊndz] (IPA)

Pounds, a unit of weight commonly used in the UK, has several alternatives that can be used interchangeably. One such synonym is "lbs," which is the abbreviation for pounds. Another option is "ounces," which is a smaller unit of weight that is equivalent to 1/16th of a pound. "Kilos" can also be used as a synonym, which is a unit of weight commonly used in countries that follow the metric system. "Stone" is another unconventional synonym for pounds, which is equivalent to 14 pounds. Lastly, "tonnes" can be used too, which is bigger than a pound and is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms.

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What are the hypernyms for Pounds?

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    Measurements, Weights, units of measure, mass measurements, weight measurements.

Usage examples for Pounds

Proudly Jean drew from her bosom an envelope containing forty pounds in bank notes.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
You shall have the whole, sir, for two thousand pounds; or, if you prefer it-" A certain warning look from Lord Claude suddenly arrested his words, and he added, after a moment,-"But I 'd rather sell it off, and think no more of it."
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
"I'd have given fifty pounds to be in at it," broke out Repton.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Pounds

  • I believe that behind both the person who weighs 400 pounds and the one who weighs 85 there is a lot of baggage, and it has nothing to do with their bodies.
    Kirstie Alley
  • Believe me, you lose more than a gallon of fluids during a race. You could lose between six and 10 pounds during a race, depending on hot it is.
    Michael Andretti
  • My mother, she had a very good attitude toward money. I'm very grateful for the fact that we had to learn to save. I used to get like 50 pence a week, and I'd save it for like five months. And then I'd spend it on Christmas presents. I'd save up like eight pounds. It's nothing, but we did that.
    Gemma Arterton
  • I'm like the universe; either expanding or contracting at any given moment. The most that I had put on was about 35, 36 pounds, and I've taken all of that off.
    Sean Astin
  • There are many, many people who have lost 100 pounds and kept it off.
    Robert Atkins

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