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pound
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ˈlibɾɐ/li·bra
Definition
1The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom and some other countries, equal to 100 pence; also a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (approx. 453 grams).
Usage examples
“The price is fifteen pounds and fifty pence.”
“She lost over ten pounds after starting the new diet.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
pound sterlingEgyptian poundpound coinpound sign