A dollar fifty a pound ($1.50/lb). They're 2.3 Euros a kilo.
Source: tatoeba (6607969)
Lb
/paʊnd/
Synonyms for "lb" (5 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: pound, mass unit, pounds, weight in pounds, weight unit.
- Sentence evidence is available for lb, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "lb".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "lb"
Keep "lb" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "lb" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "lb", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "lb" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
The baby was born early Monday morning, weighing 7 lb 3 oz (3.26 kg).
Source: tatoeba (11556904)
The slug is defined as the mass which would accelerate at a rate of 1 ft/s² under a force of one pound-force (lbf). Since 1 lbf is the force exerted on a mass of one pound by a standard gravitational field (of exactly 9.80665 meters per square second), a slug is thus exactly equal to 196133/6096 pounds (about 32.1740485564 lb or 14.593902937206 kg).
Source: wiktionary
The drive system can provide a maximum of 516 lbs ft (700 Nm) at any one time.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "lb"?
Closest matches include pound, mass unit, pounds, weight in pounds, weight unit.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "lb"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.