per

preposition
UK: /pɜː/
US: /pɜːr/

  1. For each; for every. Used to express a rate, proportion, or frequency.

    1. The speed limit is 60 miles per hour. [ ] [ ]
    2. We charge $10 per person for the tour, which includes refreshments. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

every each a
per preposition

  1. By means of; according to. Often used to indicate source or authority.

    1. Per my understanding, the meeting is tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The decision was made per the recommendations of the committee's report. [ ] [ ]
per preposition

  1. As stated by; in accordance with.

    1. Per your request, I sent the file. [ ] [ ]
    2. The work was completed per the contract specifications. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "per" is /pɜː/ in British English and /pɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "per": every, each, a.

Example usage of "per": "The speed limit is 60 miles per hour.". More examples on the page.