Synonyms for

Per

Verb / pɜ: / Another word for per — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to indicate division or the ratio of one number to another

Synonyms & similar words

each a apiece concerning respecting about regarding

Synonyms by register

Formal

each for each by

Informal

a pop a piece each

Common collocations

  • per person
  • per day
  • per cent
  • per hour
  • per year
  • per capita
  • per item

Word family

noun percentage
adverb percentagewise

Usage note

The word 'per' is a preposition used to indicate distribution, rate, or proportion. It is often used in phrases like 'per person' or 'per cent'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave us five pencils per student.
  2. The price of the toy is $5 per piece.
  3. You can have only one piece of cake per day.
  4. The car can go up to 60 miles per hour.
  5. The company produces 1000 bottles of juice per day.

Quotes

  • In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes. - Andy Warhol
  • Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans. - John Lennon
  • I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. - Thomas Edison

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