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per — meaning in English

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English meaning

Peter verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
via prep By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.

Senses

per is used for these senses in English:

Peter A en given name.

Peter — full definition

verb To gradually decrease and come to nothing, especially followed by "out."
noun Slang for a safe or strongbox, or, separately, for a prison cell.

via — full definition

prep By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.
prep By means of; using a particular method or medium.
noun (electronics) A tiny plated hole in a circuit board that links two or more layers together.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Peter Petrus (Der 1./2. Brief des) Petrus Petr mittels vermittels über via durch