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kilo

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkɪˌɫoʊ// UK //kˈiːləʊ// ki·lo

n. a unit of weight equal to 1,000 grams. It is the standard way to measure how heavy things like food or people are in most countries.

n. a unit of mass in the metric system equivalent to 1,000 grams. A shortened form of 'kilogram', used frequently in both spoken and written contexts.


SIMPLE

I need to buy a kilo of apples for the pie.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe calls for half a kilo of flour and three large eggs.

COMPLEX

Standardizing the kilo was a major scientific achievement, ensuring that trade and research remained consistent across international borders regardless of local measuring traditions.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with 'of' before the substance being weighed.

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