Per

preposition

/pɜː(ɹ)/

Word Frequency: 219.2

Definitions

1.prepositionFor each.

"$2.50 per dozen"

2.prepositionTo each, in each (used in expressing ratios of units).

"100 centimeters per meter"

3.prepositionBy the, by means of the, via the, through the.

"Introduce the endoscope per nasum."

4.prepositionIn accordance with.

"I parked my car at the curb per your request."

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