pound
nounHow many syllables in pound?
There is 1 syllable in the word pound.How to pronounce pound:
Definition of pound:
- pound (noun):
- 16 ounces avoirdupois.
- any of various units of mass and weight
- a unit now in general use among english-speaking peoples equal to 16 avoirdupois ounces or 7000 grains or 0.4536 kilogram see weights and measures table
Synonyms for pound:
avoirdupois unit
british pound
british pound sterling
cypriot pound
dog pound
egyptian pound
ezra loomis pound
ezra pound
hammer
hammering
irish pound
irish punt
lb
lbf.
lebanese pound
ounce
oz.
pound sign
pound sterling
pounding
punt
quarter
quid
stone
sudanese pound
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Antonyms for pound:
be immune
be still
check
compliment
curb
decrease
defend
destroy
discourage
dissuade
fail
give up
halt
help
leave in peace
lose
miss
neglect
not touch
pass up
pat
praise
protect
pull
repress
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