Word PER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

per

🇺🇸 [pɜːr]

Meanings

Per is a preposition that means 'for each' or 'according to.' It is commonly used in contexts such as rates, ratios, or distributions. It indicates a division or a fixed amount in relation to a larger quantity or unit.

Examples

• The tickets are $10 per person.
• He earns $50 per day for his work.
• The store charges $5 per item.

Synonyms

for each • according to • per unit

Antonyms

together • as a whole • collectively