par — meaning in English

English meaning

• by prep Near or next to something.
• 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.
• via prep By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.

Senses

par is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• by Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
• by Jove (obsolete, Classics) Invocation of the Roman god Jupiter.
• by way of By the route of.
• by way of For the purpose of; as a means of; as an instance of; as a type or form of.
• by way of (UK, often followed by being) Possessing the characteristics, nature, or standing of; in the state or condition of.
• out of From the inside to the outside of. [from 5th c.]

by — full definition

1. prep Near or next to something.
2. prep Not later than a stated time.
3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
4. prep Through the use of a particular method.

per — full definition

1. prep For each; used to express a rate or ratio between two quantities.
2. prep In accordance with; as stated by.
3. pron A gender-neutral singular pronoun (they/them) used by some speakers instead of he or she.

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