Definitions
- Used to indicate a rate or amount of something, such as miles per hour or cost per item. - Used to indicate a means of transportation or communication, such as traveling by car per the highway or sending a message per email. - Used to indicate a division or distribution, such as splitting the bill per person or allocating resources per department.
- Used to indicate a route or direction, such as traveling via the highway or sending a package via mail. - Used to indicate a means of communication or transmission, such as contacting someone via phone or accessing information via the internet. - Used to indicate an intermediate point or connection, such as flying from New York to Paris via London.
List of Similarities
- 1Both per and via are prepositions used to indicate a method or means.
- 2Both can be used to describe a route or direction.
- 3Both can be used to describe a means of communication or transmission.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Per is more commonly used to indicate a rate or amount, while via is more commonly used to indicate a route or direction.
- 2Focus: Per focuses on the quantity or division of something, while via focuses on the path or means of something.
- 3Formality: Per is more formal and technical, while via is more informal and conversational.
Remember this!
Per and via are both prepositions used to indicate a method or means. However, per is more commonly used to indicate a rate or amount, while via is more commonly used to indicate a route or direction. Additionally, per is more formal and technical, while via is more informal and conversational.
