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

Otherwise known as the Butcher of Plainfield, Gein was a Wisconsin serial killer and grave robber who confessed to the murders of at least two women, though investigators later found the remains of 10 women in his home, per History. —Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday — 50% higher than last year, an increase that helped gold become the country’s top export earner. —Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025

The Sun Devils have two straight 27-24 wins (Baylor, TCU), and their pass rush is phenomenal (tied for fourth in sacks per game). —Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025

Last season, the team finished 14th in the league, and attendance ranked last at 6,194 fans per game. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025

Phrases Containing per

• per capita