Definitions
- Referring to every individual item in a group. - Used to indicate that something is being distributed equally among a group of people or things. - Talking about one thing at a time, separately.
- Used to indicate a rate or ratio of one thing to another. - Referring to a specific amount of something for every unit of measurement. - Talking about a cost or charge for a particular service or item.
List of Similarities
- 1Both each and per are used to indicate a quantity or amount.
- 2Both can be used to describe a distribution of something.
- 3Both are commonly used in mathematical or numerical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Each is a determiner, pronoun, or adverb, while per is a preposition.
- 2Usage: Each is used to refer to individual items or people, while per is used to describe a rate or ratio.
- 3Focus: Each emphasizes the individual, while per emphasizes the relationship between two things.
- 4Scope: Each is used to describe a single item or person, while per is used to describe a relationship between two quantities.
- 5Formality: Per is more formal than each and is often used in technical or business contexts.
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Remember this!
Each and per are both used to indicate a quantity or amount, but they have different functions and usage. Each refers to individual items or people, while per describes a rate or ratio between two things. Each is more casual and versatile, while per is more formal and technical.
