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

Austell and Six Flags Over Georgia were among the multiple locations in the area affected by a severe thunderstorm warning on Sunday evening, per CBS News. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Water roses deeply once or twice per week, letting the top few inches of soil dry out between waterings. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

For houses and villas, or large suites where there are multiple rooms to clean, consider leaving anywhere from $10 to $20 per night. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Winds will be out of the southeast at five to 15 miles per hour. — Aaron Mentkowski, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Phrases Containing per

• per capita