per cent

noun75 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.6
more than (number) per cent8.5

Indicates a value greater than the specified percentage.

an increase of (number) per cent7.5

A noun phrase describing a rise in amount.

a reduction of (number) per cent7.2

A noun phrase describing a decrease in amount.

(number) per cent of sth9.8

Used to specify the whole group or total amount that the percentage refers to.

by (number) per cent9.5

Indicates the margin or amount of change (increase or decrease).

increase (by/from/to) (number) per cent9.0

To become larger in amount or number. Can be used with 'by' (margin), 'from/to' (range), or directly before the percentage.

rise (by/from/to) (number) per cent8.8

To increase in level. Can be used with 'by' (margin), 'from/to' (range), or directly before the percentage.

fall (by/from/to) (number) per cent8.8

To decrease in level. Can be used with 'by' (margin), 'from/to' (range), or directly before the percentage.

decrease (by/from/to) (number) per cent8.7

To become smaller in amount or number. Can be used with 'by' (margin), 'from/to' (range), or directly before the percentage.

cut sth by (number) per cent8.0

to reduce something

reach (number) per cent7.5

to arrive at a certain level or amount

represent (number) per cent7.2

to form a particular amount or part of something

account for (number) per cent7.0

to form a particular amount or part of something

stand at (number) per cent6.8

to be at a particular level, amount, or value

amount to (number) per cent6.5

to be the same as something, or to have the same effect as something

slump (by/from/to) (number) per cent5.5

To fall suddenly and by a large amount. Can be used with 'by' (margin), 'from/to' (range), or directly before the percentage.

contain (number) per cent5.0

used to describe the composition of something