Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

above par

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.11 in modern English

Syllables
above -par
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

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Better than the average or normal standard.

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(of a score) More than par for the hole or course.

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Having a price below its face value.

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What does above par mean?
Better than the average or normal standard.

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