adv Uncommon

apiece

uh-PEES

Apiece (adv) means For or to each one; individually. Example: “The tickets cost twenty dollars apiece.”

adv

For or to each one; individually.

"The tickets cost twenty dollars apiece."

"They were given two chances apiece to pass the test."

How to use apiece

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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each per person per head respectively individually

Related words

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Rhymes for apiece

Cece niece piece Reece Greece fleece earpiece hairpiece timepiece headpiece mouthpiece masterpiece

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Frequently asked questions

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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