per
- 01 A2 Elementary
prep.for every one of something, like a person or a day.
prep.for each; used to express a rate or ratio relative to a single unit.
Simple“The hotel room costs one hundred dollars per night.”
In context“The data suggests that the average caloric intake per person has increased significantly across the region over the last decade.”
UsageCommonly used in rates like 'miles per hour' or 'dollars per day'.
Synonymsfor eacha - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
prep.in a way that follows a rule, a plan, or a set of instructions.
prep.in accordance with; following a specific standard, instruction, or previous agreement.
Simple“We completed the project per your instructions.”
In context“The shipment was processed per the terms of the original contract, ensuring no additional tariffs were applied.”
UsageOften appears in the phrase 'as per'.
Synonymsaccording tofollowing - 03 C1 Advanced
prep.through or by using a specific part of the body.
prep.by means of; through the medium of. Often used with Latin anatomical terms in clinical contexts.
Simple“The doctor administered the medicine per rectum to ensure fast absorption.”
In context“The patient was kept nil per os for twelve hours prior to the surgical procedure to prevent complications during anesthesia.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
pron.a word used to talk about a person without saying if they are male or female.
pron.A neologistic gender-neutral third-person singular pronoun used as an alternative to 'he' or 'she'.
Simple“Per is coming to the party later tonight.”
In context“The author chose to use per as a consistent gender-neutral pronoun throughout the experimental novel.”
Teacher's tipThis is a rare neologism; most modern speakers use 'singular they' instead.
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