per Definition
- 1for each
- 2used to express rates of pay, measurements, etc.
- 3by means of; through
Using per: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "per" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cost per person is $20.
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He earns $15 per hour.
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The speed limit is 60 miles per hour.
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She communicated with him per email.
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The package was sent per express delivery.
per Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with per
Example
The technology is not good or bad per se, but it depends on how it's used.
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The interest rate is 5% per annum.
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The country's per capita income has increased in recent years.
Origins of per
from Latin 'per', meaning 'through'
Summary: per in Brief
'Per' [pər] is a preposition that means 'for each' and is used to express rates of pay, measurements, etc. It can also mean 'by means of' or 'through'. Examples include 'The cost per person is $20.' and 'She communicated with him per email.' 'Per' is often used in phrases such as 'per se,' meaning 'intrinsically,' and 'per annum,' meaning 'annually.'