lb
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Definition
'lb' is an abbreviation for 'pound,' a unit of weight mostly used in the United States and some other countries. One pound equals about 0.45 kilograms.
Usage & Nuances
'lb' always stands for 'pound' in measurements of weight. Used after numbers, especially on labels, recipes, and store signs. Not used in formal writing; rarely spoken aloud—people usually say 'pound.' Do not confuse with 'lbs,' the plural form.
Spanish: libraPortuguese (BR): libraPortuguese (PT): libraChinese (Simplified): 磅Chinese (Traditional): 磅Hindi: पाउंडArabic: رطلBengali: পাউন্ড (ওজন একক)Russian: фунт (единица веса)Japanese: ポンド（重さの単位）Vietnamese: lb - pao (đơn vị trọng lượng)Korean: 파운드(무게 단위)Turkish: lb - pound (ağırlık birimi)Urdu: پاؤنڈ (وزن کی اکائی)Indonesian: lb - pon (satuan berat)
Example Sentences
This box weighs 10 lb.
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The recipe calls for 1 lb of flour.
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Please buy two lb of apples.
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Steak is usually sold by the lb in American supermarkets.
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He lost five lb after joining the gym.
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You’ll see the weight as 'per lb' on most price tags in the US.
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