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.
- 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.
- throughout prep In every part of something, or during the whole of a period of time.
Senses
per is used for these senses in English:
- by Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
- for Over (a period of time).
- throughout In every part of; all through.
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.