Apiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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apiece

 

[ əˈpiːs ]

Context #1

in a group or one at a time

Individually or one by one.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • We were each paid $5 apiece.
  • The tickets cost $10 apiece.
  • They bought two cakes apiece.
Context #2

used to refer to an amount of something per person

Used to refer to an amount of something per person.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

  • The cost is $10 apiece.
  • They each received two cookies apiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "apiece" in other languages:

🇵🇹 por peça

🇮🇳 प्रति टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 pro Stück

🇮🇩 per potongan

🇺🇦 за штуку

🇵🇱 za sztukę

🇯🇵 一つあたり

🇫🇷 par pièce

🇪🇸 por pieza

🇹🇷 parça başına

🇰🇷 개당

🇸🇦 لكل قطعة

🇨🇿 za kus

🇸🇰 za kus

🇨🇳 每件

🇸🇮 na kos

🇮🇸 á stykki

🇰🇿 данасына

🇬🇪 ცალი

🇦🇿 hər parça

🇲🇽 por pieza

Word origin

The word 'apiece' originated from Middle English 'a pece', which meant 'each piece'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is a combination of 'a' (each) and 'piece'. Over time, 'apiece' has evolved to be used as an adverb and a noun to indicate individual amounts per person.

See also: piece, pieces.