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
• in virtue 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

While breast cancer affects women more than any other type of cancer, Black women face a unique disparity, having a 40% higher mortality rate than other demographics, per the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. —Giana Levy, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025

Elordi spent up to 10 hours per session in the makeup chair and worked 18-hour days in full prosthetics. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025

The judge imposed a forfeiture judgment of $22 million, per prosecutors. —Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025

But Chaplin allowed a combined eight pressures in the Tigers’ first two SEC games (against Oklahoma and Texas A&M), per TruMedia. —Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025

Phrases Containing per

• per capita