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par vs rack up

rack up vs par

par is a noun but rack up is not a noun.

par and rack up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
par Yes No Yes No
rack up No No Yes No
As verbs, rack up is a hypernym of par; that is, rack up is a word with a broader meaning than par:
  • par: make a score (on a hole) equal to par
  • rack up: gain points in a game
Other hypernyms of par include score, tally.
par (noun) rack up (noun)
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced
par (verb) rack up (verb)
make a score (on a hole) equal to par supply a rack with feed for (horses or other animals)
defeat thoroughly
gain points in a game
place in a rack
Difference between par and rack up

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