Definitions
- Describing the distribution or division of something among a group of people. - Referring to the individual cost or price of something. - Talking about the quantity or number of items that each person receives or possesses.
- Referring to every individual in a group or set. - Describing the distribution or allocation of something to every person or thing individually. - Talking about the consideration or treatment of every person or thing separately.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the individual distribution or allocation of something.
- 2Both words emphasize the idea of considering or treating every person or thing separately.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the cost or price of something per unit or item.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Apiece is typically used when referring to the division or distribution of something among a group of people, while each is more commonly used to describe the consideration or treatment of every individual in a group.
- 2Position: Apiece is usually placed after the noun or pronoun it modifies, while each is placed before the noun it modifies.
- 3Focus: Apiece emphasizes the individual quantity or cost of something, while each focuses on the individual consideration or treatment of something.
- 4Formality: Apiece is less common and slightly more formal than each, which is more versatile and widely used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Apiece and each are synonyms that both refer to the individual distribution or allocation of something. However, there are some differences in their usage and focus. Apiece is typically used when dividing or distributing something among a group, emphasizing the individual quantity or cost. On the other hand, each is more commonly used to describe the consideration or treatment of every individual in a group, focusing on the individuality of each person or thing.
