per — meaning in English
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English meaning
- by prep Near or next to something.
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
- 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.
- times prep Multiplied by.
- to particle Used before a verb to form the infinitive.
- toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
- via prep By way of; passing through a particular place on the way somewhere else.
Senses
per 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 classification or organisation.
- by In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
- by (with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)
- for Towards; in the direction of.
- for Supporting, in favour of.
- in order to before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.
by — full definition
- prep Near or next to something.
- prep Not later than a stated time.
- prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
- prep Through the use of a particular method.
for — full definition
- prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- prep Because of, or as the reason for.
- prep In support of, or in favor of.
- prep Covering a period of time or distance.
- prep In exchange for.