By and Per

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By preposition - Using the means or agency of.

Usage example: try to convince them by reason alone, if possible

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Per is a synonym for by in on topic. In some cases you can use "Per" instead a preposition "By", when it comes to topics like of, to, for, upon.

Per preposition - Using the means or agency of.

Usage example: the infection is spread to the rest of the body per the bloodstream

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By is a synonym for per in on topic. You can use "By" instead a preposition "Per", if it concerns topics such as of, to, for each, for.

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Per and By. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/by/per

By & Per. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/by/per>.

Per or By. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/by/per.

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