below par

be·low par

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bih-loh pahr]
- /bɪˈloʊ pɑr/
- /bɪˈləʊ pɑː(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-loh pahr]
- /bɪˈloʊ pɑr/

Definitions of below par words

phrase below par If you say that someone or something is below par or under par, you are disappointed in them because they are below the standard you expected. 3
noun below par not feeling or performing as well as normal 3
adjective below par If a bond or stock is priced below par, it is trading below its face value. 3
adjective below par not up to expected standards 1
adjective below par unwell 1
adjective below par (golf) (of a score) Less than par for the hole or course. 0

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Parts of speech for Below par

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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below par popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for below par

adj below par

imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
inferior — lower in station, rank, degree, or grade (often followed by to): a rank inferior to colonel.
lacking — being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.
off — so as to be no longer supported or attached: This button is about to come off.
poor — having little or no money, goods, or other means of support: a poor family living on welfare.

All 9 Synonyms of below par

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