Apiece: meaning, definitions and examples
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apiece
[ əˈpiːs ]
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.
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.