Synonyms of per

per 1 of 2

preposition

ˈpər 

as in via

using the means or agency of

the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream

Synonyms & Similar Words

• via
• by
• with
• through
• in
• by dint of
• by means of
• by virtue of

per

2 of 2

adverb

as in each

for each one

you can have them at 50 cents per or three for $1.25

Synonyms & Similar Words

• each
• apiece
• per capita
• a shot
• a pop
• a throw
• all
• respectively
• separately
• apart
• individually
• independently
• singly
• discretely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• together
• collectively
• altogether
• aggregately

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of per

Preposition

Thorne will expand on the characters established in the game, leaning into the multigenerational nature of the Bowie family legacy and emphasizing contemporary YA themes, per the producers. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026

The diesel tax jumped slightly more than 9 cents per gallon in July 2022 after retail prices over the prior year had nearly doubled. —Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

Space individual plants apart and stick to one plant per pot if possible. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Daniella and Castro admitted to injuring a corporal officer by dislocating his shoulder, per the outlet. —Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Phrases Containing per

• per capita