Meaning
For each one.
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Word origin
Straight from Latin per, meaning through or by means of. English kept it whole in phrases such as per hour and per cent.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- per
- English cognates
- percent, perhaps
Examples
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"Per person" means ten pounds for each person.
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"Per hour" means in each hour.
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You can also say "twice a week", which is more common in speech.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 11: per, ashamed, gut and 7 more words.