Pounds

The plural form of 'pound,' which can refer to several things. Primarily, it denotes a unit of weight in the imperial and US customary systems, equivalent to 16 ounces or approximately 0.4536 kilograms. It can also represent the unit of currency in the United Kingdom and some other countries (e.g., the pound sterling). Furthermore, 'pounds' may be used informally to signify the quantity or weight of something, often implying cost or value. In a more figurative sense, 'pounds' can refer to a heavy impact or the force exerted on something.

Pounds meaning with examples

• The butcher wrapped the two pounds of ground beef in paper. I will give it to you right now. That should be enough to feed the family for dinner. The recipe called for two pounds, and now its cooking, getting prepared in a pan in a kitchen.
• The strong winds caused the heavy sign to fall, causing the pounds of pressure on the wooden frame from falling to the ground. I was walking by when it fell. I knew that the old wood would not be able to handle the pressure for long. The winds will always be hard in the spring time.
• She saved her spare change for months, eventually accumulating hundreds of pounds. At the end of the year, I know she had a ton of money in her account at that time. She decided to use that money to go on the best vacation that she had ever taken.
• The athlete's bench press increased by several pounds as they continued to train. She was so ready to go into that championship and beat anyone who stood in the way. I watched her with great interest. I always knew that she could go far, especially in the Olympics.
• After the accident, the car was hit by pounds of steel. It was crazy watching the event unfold. The car had to be rebuilt, and the occupants were lucky to be alive. The steel hit the side of the car.