to spend time learning about a subject, often by reading, attending classes, or practicing
I study Spanish every evening after work.
They studied for the history exam together at the kitchen table.
to look at something carefully in order to understand it or find information
The detective studied the map to find patterns.
He studies people's faces before drawing their portraits.
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces, or about 0.454 kilograms
The recipe calls for one pound of strawberries.
He lost five pounds after a week of hiking.
✦ From Old English “pund,” ultimately from Latin “pōndo” (by weight).
