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Per Definition & Meaning

1. Per means "for each" or "by the means of".

Example: The price of the item is $10 per unit.

2. Per can also indicate a rate or frequency.

Example: The car travels at a speed of 60 miles per hour.

3. Per can be used to specify a duration of time.

Example: The employee is paid $20 per hour.

4. Per can indicate a division or ratio.

Example: The recipe calls for 2 cups of flour per 1 cup of sugar.

5. Per can be used to express a limit or boundary.

Example: The maximum weight allowed per passenger is 50 pounds.

Examples of the word per used in sentences.

  • Non posso uscire stasera perché ho il catarro per cui sto a casa a riposare. (I can't go out tonight because I have a cold so I'm staying home to rest.)
  • Per la cena, mia madre prepara sempre la pasta al pomodoro. (For dinner, my mother always prepares tomato pasta.)
  • Per me l'estate è la stagione migliore dell'anno perché posso andare in spiaggia. (For me, summer is the best season of the year because I can go to the beach.)
  • Marco mi ha telefonato per dirmi che verrà a trovarmi domani pomeriggio. (Marco called me to tell me that he will come visit me tomorrow afternoon.)
  • Io per andare al lavoro, prendo sempre la metropolitana. (For going to work, I always take the subway.)
  • The cost of the hotel is $100 per night.
  • How much do you charge per hour for your services?
  • The speed limit on this road is 40 miles per hour.
  • Per person, we only have one slice of cake left.
  • I need to drink two liters of water per day to stay hydrated.
  • The company expects each employee to make at least 10 sales per month.
  • The hotel charges $10 per day for parking.
  • The recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar per one cup of flour.
  • I usually spend about $20 per week on groceries.
  • He runs 5 miles per hour during his daily jog.
  • Per our conversation yesterday, I have sent you an email with the details.
  • The cost of the new product is $10 per unit.
  • A typical adult should consume at least 8 glasses of water per day.
  • The athlete ran 5 miles per hour during the marathon.
  • The company's profits have increased by 20% per year for the past three years.
  • Per the company policy, all employees must attend a safety training session annually.
  • Per the latest study, regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • Per your request, I have scheduled a meeting with the marketing team.
  • Per the contract, the supplier is responsible for delivering the goods to our warehouse.
  • Per the chef's recommendation, I ordered the seafood pasta and it was delicious.
  • The athlete's remarkable performance shattered the previous world record by a full second per lap, leaving her competitors in awe.
  • Despite the perils of the journey, the adventurer set forth on his quest to reach the summit of the mountain.
  • The per capita income in this city is among the highest in the country, making it an attractive destination for those seeking economic opportunities.
  • In recognition of his many years of loyal service, the company presented him with a commemorative plaque bearing the words "per ardua ad astra" - through adversity to the stars.
  • The artist's latest work is a perceptive exploration of the human psyche, eliciting a range of intense emotions from its viewers.
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