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par for the course

par for the course
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr fawr stressed th ee kawrs, kohrs]
    • /pɑr fɔr stressed ði kɔrs, koʊrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr fawr stressed th ee kawrs, kohrs]
    • /pɑr fɔr stressed ði kɔrs, koʊrs/

Definitions of par for the course words

  • noun par for the course an equality in value or standing; a level of equality: The gains and the losses are on a par. 1
  • noun par for the course an average, usual, or normal amount, degree, quality, condition, standard, or the like: above par; to feel below par. 1
  • noun par for the course Golf. the number of strokes set as a standard for a specific hole or a complete course. 1
  • noun par for the course Finance. the legally established value of the monetary unit of one country in terms of that of another using the same metal as a standard of value. the state of the shares of any business, undertaking, loan, etc., when they may be purchased at the original price (issue par) or at their face value (nominal par) 1
  • noun par for the course at par, Finance. (of a share) purchasable at issue par or nominal par. 1
  • adjective par for the course average or normal. 1
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Origin of par for the course

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25, par is from the Latin word pār equal

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Parts of speech for Par for the course

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Par for the course

par for the course popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for par for the course

noun par for the course

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