What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
each
Example
Each student received a certificate for their participation. [each: determiner]
Example
We will be charged $5 each for the tickets. [each: pronoun]
Example
The teacher spoke to each student individually. [each: adverb]
per
Example
The car can travel 30 miles per gallon. [per: preposition]
Example
The recipe calls for 2 cups of flour per 1 cup of milk. [per: preposition]
Example
The company charges $10 per hour for their services. [per: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Each is more commonly used in everyday language, while per is more common in technical or business contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between each and per?
Per is more formal than each and is often used in technical or business contexts, while each is more casual and versatile, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
