Synonyms for Par & Similar Words

Definition of par

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"
  2. a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced; "on a par with the best"
verb
  1. make a score (on a hole) equal to par

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"Par" in song lyrics

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  • "Goddamn, our game's up to par"
    4 Deep — Ho
  • "41 shots over par"
    Aesop Rock — NY Electric
  • "Freak bring your friends along if they got a car and they up to par"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Balla Race

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