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ounces

6 definitions • 7 examples
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Examples:

There are 16 ounces in one pound.
a twelve-oz pack of bacon
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a very small amount:

Examples:

She can eat as much as she wants and she never puts on an ounce (= her weight does not increase).
If he has an ounce of common sense, he'll realize that this project is bound to fail.
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a unit of measurement of weight equal to 1/16 pound or 28 grams
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An ounce is also a very small amount:

Examples:

If he’s got an ounce of common sense, he’ll realize that this project is bound to fail.
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a unit of weight equal to 28.35 grams:

Examples:

There are 16 ounces in one pound.
a 12-oz can of cola

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