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

According to Saudi Aramco, the oil refinery in Jizan is designed to process up to 400,000 barrels per day. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Cocoa futures were last trading at $5,327 per metric ton and are down 34% over the past year. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 27 July 2026

Add steaks; cook, turning once, until a thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 130°F for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 26 July 2026

Meanwhile, the Athletics’ Shea Langeliers suffered a torn meniscus, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, taking him off the block. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing per

• per capita