par
(noun, verb, preposition, abbreviation)
abbreviation
1. paragraph
2. parallel
3. parenthesis
4. parish
noun
1. (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
Definition categories: quantity, score
2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
- on a par with the best
Similar word(s): equality, equation, equivalence
Definition categories: state, position, status
Sentences with par as a noun:
- He needs to make this shot for par.
preposition
1. By; with.
verb
1. make a score (on a hole) equal to par
Definition categories: competition, hit, score, tally
Sentences with par as a verb:
- He will need to par every hole in order to win this game.