per

[pər]

per Definition

• 1. for each
• 2. used to express rates of pay, measurements, etc.
• 3. by 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.

• Example

  He earns $15 per hour.

• Example

  The speed limit is 60 miles per hour.

• Example

  She communicated with him per email.

• Example

  The package was sent per express delivery.

per Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for per

• each
• every
• via
• through
• by the

Phrases with per

• per se

  by or in itself or themselves; intrinsically

  Example

  The technology is not good or bad per se, but it depends on how it's used.

• per annum

  for each year; annually

  Example

  The interest rate is 5% per annum.

• per capita

  for each person; in relation to people taken individually

  Example

  The country's per capita income has increased in recent years.

Origins of per

from Latin 'per', meaning 'through'

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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.'