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Apiece

usgb/əˈpiːs/Volume
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Equal DivisionPlay
Used when items are divided evenly among people, typically in cost or quantity. SlideWith four friends and a cake, everyone got a slice apiece.
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Repetition AvoidancePlay
Instead of repeating 'each' or 'per one', use 'apiece' to clarify individual allocation or cost. SlideTickets are sold at 10 dollars apiece.
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Casual ContextPlay
'Apiece' is informal, more common in casual conversation than formal writing. SlideWe grabbed a beer apiece and sat down to chat.