Third-person singular simple present indicative form of par.

plural of par

A village and beach near St Austell in Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX0753).

On a level; in the same condition, circumstances, position, rank, etc.; equal.

Alternative form of on a par

present participle of par off

Being the proper or truest example of a general name. / Being a quintessential example of a general type.

(entomology) a neurosecretory center of the insect brain, located along the anterior midline.

Because or on account of one's excellence. / Most especially, in particular, most notably (out of a thing or person's other attributes, roles, etc.).

below par