Par
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɑː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Par is a noun meaning Abbreviation of paragraph.
Meaning
Abbreviation of paragraph.
More Meanings
- Abbreviation of parenthesis.
- Abbreviation of parish.
- Abbreviation of parallel.
- (in compounds) By; with.
- Equality of condition or circumstances.
- (golf, mostly uncountable) The allotted number of strokes to reach the hole.
- Equal value; equality of nominal and actual value; the value expressed on the face or in the words of a certificate of value, as a bond or other commercial paper.
Example Sentences
He needs to make this shot for par.
Par with the hard heads and young offenders.
Don't par wih a broke boy, I'll do the most.
I par with the best, this is bars in the flesh.
Word Forms
- pars
- parring
- parred
Synonyms for par
Depending on context, synonyms include equivalence, equality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include equivalence, equality, asr, eor, average, radar.
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