English noun: par | |||
1. | par (quantity) (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course | ||
Samples | A par-5 hole. Par for this course is 72. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | score | ||
Domain category | golf, golf game | ||
2. | par (state) a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | ||
Samples | On a par with the best. | ||
Synonyms | equality, equation, equivalence | ||
Broader (hypernym) | position, status | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | egalite, egality, tie | ||
English verb: par | |||
1. | par (competition) make a score (on a hole) equal to par | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hit, rack up, score, tally | ||
Domain category | golf, golf game | ||