Per

/pɜː/ · preposition

Meaning

For each..

Definitions by Sense

1. For each.
2. To each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).
3. (medicine) By the, by means of the, via the, through the.
4. In accordance with, as per.
5. According to.
6. (rare, nonstandard) They (singular). Gender-neutral neologistic third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.
7. (rare, nonstandard) Them (singular) Neologistic gender-neutral third-person singular object pronoun, suggested for use in place of him and her.
8. (rare, nonstandard) Belonging to per, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with gendered his and her.

Example Sentences

Admission is £10 per person.

miles per gallon

beats per minute

$2.50 per dozen

The Nuggets star is averaging 24.9 PPG, 11.9 RPG (rebounds per game) and an agonizing 9.9 APG (assists per game) – demonstrating Jokić’s incredible all-around ability.

12 inches per foot

100 centimeters per meter

Introduce the endoscope per nasum.

Synonyms for per

Antonyms for per

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Word Forms

• per
• pers
• perself

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