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lb

Pronunciación: [el bi]

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Contexto: «measurement»

(noun) a unit of weight. One pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces. It is often used to measure how heavy something is, like food or people.

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The package weighs 5 lb, so it's easy to carry.

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That box is not 10 lb; it feels much lighter than that.

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How many lb do you think the puppy weighs now?

Contexto: «measurement»

(abbreviation) a short form of the word 'pound.' We write 'lb' to save space or when we don't need to spell the whole word out. This is common on labels or in recipes.

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The recipe calls for 2 lb of flour.

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It's incorrect to use 'lb' when stating the weight in kilograms.

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Do you know what 'lb' stands for in measurements?

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