par
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the number of hits a good golf player should need to get the ball into a hole.
the predetermined number of strokes that a proficient golfer is expected to require for a specific hole or round.
Simple“He was happy to finish the difficult third hole on par.”
In context“Despite the challenging wind conditions, the professional managed to finish the back nine two strokes under par.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the usual or expected level for something.
an accepted or expected standard; an average or normal level of quality or performance.
Simple“The new model's performance is finally on a par with its competitors.”
In context“The quality of the local library's digital collection is now on a par with that of much larger metropolitan institutions.”
UsageCommonly used in the idiom 'on a par with' to show equality.
- 03 C1 Advanced
the original value of a bond or stock as written on the certificate.
the nominal or face value of a security, such as a stock or bond, rather than its market price.
Simple“The bonds were issued at par but are now trading at a discount.”
In context“Investors were hesitant to purchase the preferred shares when the market price dropped significantly below par.”
Synonymsface valuenominal value
“This is on par with Samsung and a bit longer than almost everyone else.”
“The last time the Canadian dollar was at par with the U.S.”