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kilograms

n. plural-only
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɪɫəˌɡɹæmz// UK //kˈɪləɡɹˌæmz// kilo·grams

n. the standard units used to measure how heavy something is. One kilogram is about the weight of a liter of water.

n. the base units of mass in the International System of Units (SI). Each unit is equivalent to one thousand grams.


SIMPLE

The suitcase weighs twenty kilograms.

CONTEXTUAL

Most airlines allow passengers to check in one bag weighing up to twenty-three kilograms without extra fees.

COMPLEX

Precise measurements in kilograms are essential for calculating the correct dosage of medication based on a patient's body mass to ensure safety and efficacy.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'kilogram'; takes a plural verb when referring to individual units but often takes a singular verb when referring to a total amount of weight.

Pitfall

The bag weighs ten kilogram.The bag weighs ten kilograms.When used with a number greater than one, the unit must be pluralized with an 's'.

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