Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
per
Preposition
/pɜːr/
Definition
A preposition used to indicate each and every one of a specified unit or frequency.
Examples
- She earns $10 per hour.
- The distance was measured as 50 miles per day.
- He received an award for selling 100 products per month.
Meaning
The term ‘per’ is often used to denote a rate or proportion, such as ‘per hour’ or ‘per capita’. It is commonly employed to express distribution or to specify how many of something exists in relation to a larger number.
Synonyms
- For each
- By
- According to
