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

For Japanese-style short-grain white rice, a rough stovetop starting point is 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups of water per cup of rice. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Baylor also excels in forcing mistakes, as the Bears rank second in the Big 12 in opponent penalties per game and have forced 10 turnovers this season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

This may sound low but is substantial in the context of wages that range from 23 cents to 50 cents per hour. — Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Employment gains have picked up this year, with the economy adding 68,000 per month versus fewer than 10,000 per month in 2025. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing per

• per capita