Pound ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pound ( noun )

1. A unit of weight used in various systems, especially the avoirdupois system, equal to 16 ounces (0.453592 kilograms).
2. A place where stray animals, especially dogs, may be kept temporarily.
3. A symbol (#) used to indicate the presence of a number.
4. A unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and some other countries, equal to 100 pence.

Origin:

Middle english pound, from old english pūnd, from late latin pondus, from latin, weight.

Examples:

1. The package weighed ten pounds, so it required extra postage.
2. She adopted a dog from the pound, giving it a loving home.
3. He searched the hashtag #doglovers, finding many posts and pictures of dogs.
4. The exchange rate is 1 dollar to 0.70 pounds, so he needs to convert his money.
5. She paid 50 pounds for the dress, finding it on sale at a high-end store.

(As a verb)

Pound ( verb )

1. A unit of weight used in various systems, especially the avoirdupois system, equal to 16 ounces (0.453592 kilograms).
2. A place where stray animals, especially dogs, may be kept temporarily.
3. A symbol (#) used to indicate the presence of a number.
4. A unit of currency used in the United Kingdom and some other countries, equal to 100 pence.

Origin:

Middle english pound, from old english pūnd, from late latin pondus, from latin, weight.

Examples:

1. The package weighed ten pounds, so it required extra postage.
2. She adopted a dog from the pound, giving it a loving home.
3. He searched the hashtag #doglovers, finding many posts and pictures of dogs.
4. The exchange rate is 1 dollar to 0.70 pounds, so he needs to convert his money.
5. She paid 50 pounds for the dress, finding it on sale at a high-end store.