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per — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • along prep Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
  • around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
  • by prep Near or next to something.
  • for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
  • in prep Contained by, inside, or within the limits of something — spatially, in time, or in a more abstract sense.
  • per prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
  • through prep Moving from one side or end of something to the other.
  • to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
  • with preposition In the company of; alongside.

Senses

per is used for these senses in English:

  • along By the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.
  • around At or to various places within or throughout.
  • by Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
  • by Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
  • for (formal, literary) Because.
  • for Supporting, in favour of.
  • in Into.
  • to (expressing purpose) In order to.

along — full definition

  1. prep Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
  2. adv Forward, onward, or in company with someone.

around — full definition

  1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
  2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
  3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

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