Phrase guide

up to par

adv · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adv

Meaning 1

At the usual or expected level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The engine is working up to par now.
  • His work isn't up to par. Is he not well?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: up to standard, up to scratch, up to snuff

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: hyväksyttävällä tasolla — Translations
  • French: à niveau — Translations
  • Polish: na odpowiednim poziomie — Translations
  • Russian: на до́лжном у́ровне (na dólžnom úrovne) — Translations
  • Russian: в норма́льном состоя́нии (v normálʹnom sostojánii) — Translations
  • Spanish: a la altura — Translations