par
1[ pahr ]
/ pɑr /
noun
adjective
average or normal.
Finance. at or pertaining to par: the par value of a bond.
verb (used with object), parred, par·ring.
Golf. to equal par on (a hole or course).
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Idioms for par
par for the course, exactly what one might expect; typical: They were late again, but that's par for the course.
Origin of par
1First recorded in 1615–25, par is from the Latin word pār equal
Words nearby par
Definition for par (2 of 4)
Origin of par
2Shortening of participating
Definition for par (3 of 4)
Definition for par (4 of 4)
par.
paragraph.
parallel.
parenthesis.
parish.
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British Dictionary definitions for par (1 of 4)
par
/ (pɑː) /
noun
adjective
average or normal
(usually prenominal) commerce of or relating to parpar value
Word Origin for par
C17: from Latin pār equal, on a level; see peer 1
British Dictionary definitions for par (2 of 4)
British Dictionary definitions for par (3 of 4)
par.
abbreviation for
paragraph
parenthesis
parish
British Dictionary definitions for par (4 of 4)
Par.
abbreviation for
Paraguay
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Medical definitions for par
par
[ pär ]
n. pl. pa•ri•a (pä′rē-ə)
A pair; specifically, a pair of cranial nerves.
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Idioms and Phrases with par
par
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