Par (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Equivalence
• Equation
• Equality

Hypernyms

• Status
• Position

Hyponyms

• Egalite
• Egality
• Tie

Meaning ²

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course; "a par-5 hole"; "par for this course is 72".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

• The 17th hole is a challenging par-4 with a difficult approach shot over water.
• Par for this course is 72, and most golfers struggle to beat it.
• The longest hole on the course is a par-5 that stretches over 650 yards.
• She shot one under par on the front nine, but faltered on the back nine.
• This par-3 hole is short, but the tricky wind conditions make it a tough shot to execute.

Related Words

• Par (verb)