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Meaning of above par | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Better than the average or normal standard.
    idiomatic
  2. (of a score) More than par for the hole or course.
  3. Having a price below its face value.

Equivalents

Nederlands bovenmaats

Examples

“"Certainly, sir, that will be an excellent method of trial." "Ay, ay, know the way! soon find if they are above par. Be sure don't mind gold waistcoats; nothing but tinsel, all shew and no substance; better leave the matter to me; take care of you myself; know where to find one will do."”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

above proof above stairs above the curve above the fold above the fray above the law

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