pound
Pronunciation: [paʊnd]
Word
Context: "weight"
(noun) a unit for measuring weight. One pound equals about 16 ounces. You can weigh food, people, or things using pounds.
Example
The recipe calls for two pounds of apples.
Example
This bag does not weigh a pound; it is much heavier.
Example
How many pounds does the cat weigh?
Context: "force"
(verb) to hit something repeatedly or with a lot of force. It can be like when you are trying to break something or make a loud noise.
Example
He pounded the nail into the wall.
Example
She didn't pound the dough; she gently mixed it instead.
Example
Did you pound the drum during the performance?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to beat or thump, usually referring to the heart. This happens when you feel excited or scared.
Example
Her heart pounded with excitement as she opened the gift.
Example
He felt calm, and his heart did not pound at all.
Example
Did your heart pound when you saw the surprise?
Context: "currency"
(noun) the basic unit of money in the UK, also known as the British pound. People use it to buy things in Britain.
Example
I saved ten pounds to buy a new toy.
Example
He didn't have a pound to spend on snacks.
Example
How much is this shirt in pounds?
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