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par vs score

score vs par

par and score both are nouns.

par and score both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
par Yes No Yes No
score Yes No Yes No
As nouns, score is a hypernym of par; that is, score is a word with a broader meaning than par:
  • par: (golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
  • score: a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
As verbs, score is a hypernym of par; that is, score is a word with a broader meaning than par:
  • par: make a score (on a hole) equal to par
  • score: gain points in a game
Other hypernyms of par include rack up, tally.
par (noun) score (noun)
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course the act of scoring in a game or sport
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced a seduction culminating in sexual intercourse
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
the facts about an actual situation
a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
a set of twenty members
grounds
a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
an amount due (as at a restaurant or bar)
par (verb) score (verb)
make a score (on a hole) equal to par assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
make underscoring marks
gain points in a game
get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance
make small marks into the surface of
induce to have sex
write a musical score for
Difference between par and score

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