Synonyms for

Pounds

Verb / paʊndz / / paʊnz / Another word for pounds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pounds is a unit of measurement that is used to measure weight.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

weight mass heft

Informal

kilos quids bucks

Literary

burden load

Antonyms

lighten decrease reduce diminish lessen

Common collocations

  • pounds sterling
  • pounds per square inch
  • lose pounds
  • gain pounds
  • weighs several pounds
  • a few pounds
  • ten pounds

Word family

noun pound
verb pound

Usage note

The word 'pounds' can refer to a unit of weight or currency. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended. 'Pounds sterling' is the formal name for the UK currency.

Example sentences

  1. The weight of the box was 50 pounds.
  2. I need to lose a few pounds before summer.
  3. She lifted the dumbbell that weighed 20 pounds.
  4. The baby weighed 7 pounds at birth.
  5. The fisherman caught a 10-pound fish.

Quotes

  • A pennyweight of love, it is said, is worth a pound of law.
  • A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.
  • A penny saved is a penny earned, but a pennyweight of experience is worth a pound of theory.

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