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par Synonyms

Another word for par

Choosing another word for par depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An equal standing, level, or footing, or an usual, normal, or expected standard of quality or condition.

Usage Example

"His latest novel is not quite up to standard compared with his earlier literary works."

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standard
norm
Strong
average
equality
parity
level

• noun (Context 2)

The nominal or face value of a stock, bond, or other negotiable financial instrument, or the established value of a currency.

Usage Example

"The company issued new preferred shares at face value to raise capital for the expansion."

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face value

• adjective (Context 3)

Equal to the standard, normal, or average level; in finance, at the nominal or face value of a security.

Usage Example

"The bond is currently trading at its standard value on the open market."

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standard
Strong
normal
average
nominal

Opposites of par

The opposite of par shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

subpar
unequal
inequality
disparity
bogey
abnormal
abnormality
See all opposites of par

• Nearby Words

paprika
papuan taipan
papyrus
par
para
parable
parabola

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Par. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/par
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