Synonyms of apiecenext
: for each one : individually

Examples of apiece in a Sentence

His shoes weigh four pounds apiece. when you figure that they usually sell for six dollars apiece, you're getting quite a bargain
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Ivan Juric and Freddie Dilione V scored 16 points apiece for Penn State. ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026 Kylan Boswell and Keaton Wagler scored 11 points apiece. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 Cutter Gauthier, who also scored in the shootout, and Leo Carlsson had a goal and an assist apiece. Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 Jessica Timmons and Alancia Ramsey have scored eight points apiece for a Crimson Tide team that has committed 17 turnovers. Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apiece

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apiece was in the 15th century

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“Apiece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apiece. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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apiece

adverb
: for each one

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