BELOW PAR Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

below par

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as in bad

falling short of a standard They hired their child a tutor after learning that his performance in language arts was below par.

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Recent Examples of below par Kuwaki, who plays on the Japan LPGA, and Henseleit were the only players in the last eight groups to end the day under par. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Hull has put herself and Woodward in position to make some money at the Women’s Open, as she is tied for seventh at 2-under par after two rounds. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Germany’s men’s team has four World Cup titles and has won the European Championship three times but has been well below par of late. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026 Even with a pair of bogeys on the final four holes, Fleetwood did enough Saturday — a 1-under 69, his third round under par this week — and was five shots behind Sam Burns. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for below par

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