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

To book, Andrew used 55,000 Alaska Airlines miles per person. —Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025

But a study published in The Lancet predicts the cuts will result in 14 million deaths over the next five years – and an online impact tracking tool run by a Boston University professor estimates that there are already 88 deaths per hour. —Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025

Though these travelers will still have to contend with the carbon footprint inherent to such dalliances, an output that, according to the Sierra Club, accounts for an average of 4.14 tons of CO2 emissions per person per year—or 83 tons worth of snow loss. —Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025

Miami also entered Saturday averaging the third-most fast-break points in the league this season at 24 per game. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025

Phrases Containing per

• per capita