Synonyms for

Kilos

Verb / ˈki:ˌləʊz / Another word for kilos — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Kilos is a unit of weight or mass equal to one thousand grams.

Synonyms & similar words

kilogram kg kilo kgs kilograms weight mass pounds ounces tons heaviness burden load pressure force gravity density bulk size magnitude measurement quantity

Synonyms by register

Formal

kilograms metric tons quintals

Informal

kilos kilos kilos

Antonyms

grams ounces pounds milligrams micrograms

Common collocations

  • ten kilos
  • five kilos
  • twenty kilos
  • kilos of sugar
  • kilos of flour
  • kilos of potatoes
  • kilos of cement

Word family

noun kilogram

Usage note

Kilos is an informal abbreviation for kilograms. While widely understood and used in casual conversation, it is generally avoided in formal scientific or technical writing.

Example sentences

  1. The package weighed two kilos.
  2. I lost five kilos after going on a diet.
  3. The weight limit for the luggage is 20 kilos.
  4. The elephant weighed over 5000 kilos.
  5. The truck carried a load of 10,000 kilos.

Quotes

  • I have lost 10 kilos, and I have done it without killing myself in the gym.
  • The kilos are the problem, not the food.
  • I do not weigh myself often, but I think I have lost four or five kilos.

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