par

n

1. parity, equality, coequality, equivalence, equipollence, parallelism; identity, oneness, synonymity, sameness, interchangeability, unity; correspondence, agreement, accordance, concurrence, coincidence, conformity; similarity, similitude, analogy, likeness, resemblance, semblance; comparison, comparability, analogousness; symmetry, proportion, balance, equilibrium.

2. average, norm, normal, mean, medium; standard, rule, constant, Inf. usual ration.

3. above par

a. superior, excellent, first rate, of the first water; exceptional, standout, outstanding, striking; superlative, perfect, first-class; choice, prime, select, very good; fine, admirable, noteworthy; capital, Inf. tiptop, Inf. A-l, Sl. bang-up, Inf. smashing, Brit. Sl. ripping, Inf. great; marvelous, wonderful, more than one could expect.b. healthy, feeling good, in fine fettle, Inf. in fine or high feather, Inf. in the pink, full of vigor.c. happy, on top of the world, cheerful, full of cheer, in good or high spirits.

4. below par

a. inferior, substandard, below standard, lesser; low grade, Inf. not up to snuff or scratch, below the mark; unsuitable, wanting, lacking, found lacking, inadequate, deficient; imperfect, faulty, flawed, second, not up to specification, Inf. not up to spec, below scale, unacceptable.b. discounted, marked down, Sl. knocked off, cheap.c. unhealthy, sickly, Inf. off one's feed, Inf. poorly, not one's usual self.d. sad, depressed, Inf. down in the dumps, unhappy; blue, melancholy, in low spirits, dispirited.

5. par for the course

standard, average, typical, ordinary, usual, commonplace; unremarkable, mediocre, garden-variety; expected, predictable, not surprising.

6. on a par

equal, the same, much the same; well-matched, on equal or even terms, having the same handicap; running abreast, keeping pace with one another, Inf. neck and neck.

7. up to par

acceptable, up to standard or grade, up to the mark; adequate, satisfactory, respectable, passable, all right, presentable, admissible, enough, good enough, sufficient.