“Per” or “Purr”—Which to use?

“Per” or “Purr”

Overview

per / purr are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

per: NA

purr: (noun) a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat. (verb) indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats.

Pronunciation

per: p·ER

purr: p·ER

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Examples in Context

Examples of “per”

…economy reliant on tourism, tour operators reported an immediate drop in…
…source delivers the current as per the voltage of the dependent
…to August in one generation per year.
…figure of just six refugees per constituency per year?"
Their position remained vacant with Superintendent Christoph Carl Julius Asschenfeldt officiating…
…source delivers the voltage as per the voltage of the dependent
…an average density of 17.3 per square mile (6.7/km²).
…Reggie Robertson playing one quarter per game every other week, until…
…hp 850 or 1140 revolution per minute motor geared to the…
…to be greater than 20,000 per million sold.

Examples of “purr”

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