Definitions
- Used to refer to all members of a group or category. - Referring to something that happens regularly or repeatedly. - Talking about the frequency of an event or occurrence.
- Used to indicate a rate or amount of something in relation to a unit of measurement. - Referring to a cost or price for each unit or item. - Talking about a frequency or rate of occurrence.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to indicate a quantity or frequency.
- 2Both can be used to describe a rate or cost.
- 3Both are commonly used in mathematical or scientific contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Every is a determiner or adverb, while per is a preposition.
- 2Usage: Every is used to refer to all members of a group or category, while per is used to indicate a rate or amount in relation to a unit of measurement.
- 3Frequency: Every refers to a regular or repeated occurrence, while per refers to a specific rate or cost per unit.
- 4Scope: Every can refer to a broad range of items or events, while per is more specific and usually refers to a single unit or item.
- 5Position: Every is usually placed before a noun, while per is usually placed after a number or unit of measurement.
Remember this!
Every and per are both used to indicate a quantity or frequency, but they have different functions and usage. Every is a determiner or adverb used to refer to all members of a group or category, while per is a preposition used to indicate a rate or amount in relation to a unit of measurement. Every refers to a regular or repeated occurrence, while per refers to a specific rate or cost per unit.
