apia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowDialectal / Informal / Historical
Quick answer
What does “apia” mean?
An accepted, but primarily dialectal or non-standard, variant of 'apiece' meaning for each one.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
An accepted, but primarily dialectal or non-standard, variant of 'apiece' meaning for each one; per person or item.
Used to indicate a rate, distribution, or cost applied individually to each member of a group or to each unit.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The form 'apia' is extremely rare. The standard 'apiece' is used in both varieties. Historically, phonetic spellings like 'apia' might appear in dialect literature from various regions of both the UK and US, but it does not constitute a modern British vs. American distinction.
Connotations
If encountered, it strongly connotes non-standard speech, historical texts, or deliberate colloquial/eye-dialect representation.
Frequency
Virtually unattested in contemporary corpora. The standard form 'apiece' itself has moderate frequency.
Grammar
How to Use “apia” in a Sentence
[Number] [Noun] apiaThey cost [amount] apia.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “apia” in a Sentence
adverb
British English
- 'The apples were priced at tuppence apia,' the old farmer recalled.
American English
- In the diary, it read, 'Sold the melons for a dime apia.'
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Highly unlikely; standard 'each' or 'per unit' would be used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
Only in deliberate imitation of historical or dialectal speech.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “apia”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “apia”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “apia”
- Using 'apia' in any formal or modern context.
- Misspelling the standard word 'apiece' as 'apia'.
- Confusing it with the proper noun 'Apia'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'apia' is not a standard modern English word. It is a non-standard, dialectal, or historical phonetic spelling of the adverb 'apiece'.
No. You should always use the standard form 'apiece' or a synonym like 'each' in any context requiring correct English.
You might find it in old texts, dialect literature, or as a deliberate 'eye-dialect' spelling in fiction to represent non-standard pronunciation.
The intended pronunciation, reflecting the spelling 'apia', would be /əˈpiː/, which is identical to one common pronunciation of the standard word 'apiece'.
An accepted, but primarily dialectal or non-standard, variant of 'apiece' meaning for each one.
Apia is usually dialectal / informal / historical in register.
Apia: in British English it is pronounced /əˈpiː/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈpiː/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No specific idioms for this non-standard form]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'A Pie, Ah!' – as if sharing pies and saying the cost is 'a pie, ah' for each person, sounding like 'apia'.
Conceptual Metaphor
DISTRIBUTION IS INDIVIDUAL APPORTIONMENT.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary status of the word 'apia' in modern English?