pound Synonyms
Another word for pound
• noun (Context 1)
A unit of weight in the avoirdupois system equal to 16 ounces or approximately 0.4536 kilograms.
"She bought two pounds of fresh apples at the farmers' market."
• noun (Context 2)
The basic monetary unit of the United Kingdom and several other countries, equal to 100 pence.
"The antique book cost fifty pounds at the London bookshop."
• verb (Context 3)
To strike or hit heavily and repeatedly.
"Waves continued to beat the rocky coastline throughout the storm."
• verb (Context 4)
To beat or throb with a strong, heavy, regular rhythm (especially of the heart or head).
"Her heart began to throb as she stepped onto the stage to deliver her keynote speech."
• noun (Context 5)
A public enclosure or shelter where stray animals or illegally parked vehicles are officially kept until claimed.
"They adopted their rescue dog from the local municipal impound."
• verb (Context 6)
To crush or grind a substance into a powder, paste, or pulp by beating it repeatedly.
"Use a mortar and pestle to crush the garlic and herbs into a smooth paste."
• noun (Context 7)
An act or sound of striking heavily and repeatedly.
"He woke up to the sudden thud of a hammer on the wall next door."
• verb (Context 8)
To walk or run with heavy, noisy steps.
"The marathon runners continued to stomp along the city pavement toward the finish line."
Opposites of pound
The opposite of pound shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: