Pound

Synonyms of pound

• strike
• beat
• pummel

Antonyms of pound

• light
• gentle
• ounce

Collocations of pound

pound cake

Frequency: 80 %

She baked a delicious pound cake for the party.

pound sterling

Frequency: 70 %

The price was quoted in pounds sterling.

pound sign

Frequency: 60 %

Please write your name followed by a pound sign.

pound the pavement

Frequency: 50 %

He had to pound the pavement to find a job.

pound of flesh

Frequency: 45 %

He demanded his pound of flesh in return for the favor.

Idiomatic Expressions for pound

• Phrase: not worth a pound of salt
  Meaning: of little or no value
  Usage: His promises are not worth a pound of salt, don't trust him.