adv
Uncommon
apiece
uh-PEES
Apiece (adv) means For or to each one; individually. Example: “The tickets cost twenty dollars apiece.”
adv
1
For or to each one; individually.
"These melons cost a dollar apiece."
"The tickets cost twenty dollars apiece."
"They were given two chances apiece to pass the test."
How to use apiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPer item or per person — used after a number to show it applies to each one separately.
Common pairings
dollars apiece
one apiece
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Etymology
From Middle English "a pece," literally "a piece" — as in, counted out one piece at a time.
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What does “apiece” mean?
The word “apiece” means for or to each one; individually. In plain terms, per item or per person — used after a number to show it applies to each one separately.
How do you pronounce “apiece”?
“Apiece” is pronounced uh-PEES (/əˈpis/ in IPA).
How do you use “apiece” in a sentence?
Here is “apiece” used in a sentence: “The tickets cost twenty dollars apiece.”
What part of speech is “apiece”?
“Apiece” is an adverb.
Where does the word “apiece” come from?
The word “apiece” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "a pece," literally "a piece" — as in, counted out one piece at a time.
Is “apiece” a common word?
“Apiece” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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