Per ( preposition , adverb , conjunction )

(As a preposition)

Per ( preposition )

1. For each (used to indicate that something is done or happening for each individual item or person within a group).
2. By the means of; through; via.
3. For each; for every (used to indicate a rate, cost, or frequency).

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin per "by means of, through".

Examples:

1. The cost is $50 per hour.
2. He earns $1000 per week.
3. The book is $20 per copy.
4. The train runs at 80 miles per hour.
5. I read one book per week.

(As an adverb)

Per ( adverb )

1. For each (used to indicate that something is done or happening for each individual item or person within a group).
2. By the means of; through; via.
3. For each; for every (used to indicate a rate, cost, or frequency).

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin per "by means of, through".

Examples:

1. The cost is $50 per hour.
2. He earns $1000 per week.
3. The book is $20 per copy.
4. The train runs at 80 miles per hour.
5. I read one book per week.

(As a conjunction)

Per ( conjunction )

1. For each (used to indicate that something is done or happening for each individual item or person within a group).
2. By the means of; through; via.
3. For each; for every (used to indicate a rate, cost, or frequency).

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin per "by means of, through".

Examples:

1. The cost is $50 per hour.
2. He earns $1000 per week.
3. The book is $20 per copy.
4. The train runs at 80 miles per hour.
5. I read one book per week.