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
- prep Following the length of something; from one end toward the other.
- adv Forward, onward, or in company with someone.
around — full definition
- prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
- prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
- adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.