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

Education groups and researchers generally recommend 10 minutes of homework each night per grade level. —Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026

Both New Mexico and Georgia saw dips in filming count and production spend to start 2026, per industry platform ProdPro. —Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026

The actress will star in the upcoming fourth season of The White Lotus, per Variety. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026

For the full year, Coke is now projecting comparable earnings per share growth of 8% to 9%, up from its prior forecast of 7% to 8%, thanks to lower effective tax rates. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing per

• per capita