Apiece: meaning, definitions and examples

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apiece

 

[ษ™หˆpiหs ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adverb

in a group or one at a time

Individually or one by one.

Examples of usage

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

used to refer to an amount of something per person

Used to refer to an amount of something per person.

Examples of usage

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

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'apiece' comes from the combination of 'a,' meaning one, and 'piece,' which refers to a part of something.
  • It has been used in the English language since the late 16th century.
  • The term originally meant 'for each piece' or 'for each one.'

Cultural Usage

  • In many cultures, sharing food 'apiece' is a sign of hospitality and friendship.
  • The idea of distributing something 'apiece' appears in various traditional celebrations, highlighting the importance of fairness and equality.
  • In storytelling, giving characters something 'apiece' often emphasizes their communal bonds.

Literature

  • Classic texts often demonstrate the importance of sharing equally, with characters receiving gifts 'apiece' as a way to strengthen relationships.
  • In poetry, the rhythm of the word evokes images of unity, as things are shared equally among friends.
  • Fables frequently teach lessons where characters receive their rewards 'apiece' to illustrate moral lessons about fairness.

Psychology

  • Studies suggest that fair sharing, or distributing items 'apiece,' fosters trust and cooperation in group dynamics.
  • Individuals often feel happier when they receive an 'apiece' of something good, reinforcing the bond with the giver.
  • The concept of fairness tied to 'apiece' distribution can influence feelings of satisfaction and gratitude.

Translations

Translations of the word "apiece" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น por peรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟ เคŸเฅเค•เคกเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pro Stรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ per potongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐ ัˆั‚ัƒะบัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ za sztukฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€ใคใ‚ใŸใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท par piรจce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ por pieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท parรงa baลŸฤฑna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๋‹น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูƒู„ ู‚ุทุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ za kus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ za kus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ na kos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รก stykki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะฝะฐัั‹ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™r parรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ por pieza

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,826, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.