Ounce

Synonyms of ounce

• ounce
• fluid ounce
• ounce weight

Antonyms of ounce

• pound
• ton
• kilogram

Collocations of ounce

ounce of prevention

Frequency: 70 %

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

ounce of gold

Frequency: 60 %

He found an ounce of gold while panning for treasure.

ounce of courage

Frequency: 50 %

She mustered up an ounce of courage to speak in front of the crowd.

ounce of faith

Frequency: 45 %

With just an ounce of faith, anything is possible.

ounce of luck

Frequency: 40 %

He attributed his success to an ounce of luck.

Idiomatic Expressions for ounce

• Phrase: A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
  Meaning: It is better to take precautions to prevent problems than to deal with them after they occur.
  Usage: He always wears a helmet while riding his bike because he believes that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.