adjective Below par is an adjective phrase that means not up to the usual or expected standard.
adverb Below is an adverb that indicates the position or level of something in relation to another point.
preposition Below is also a preposition that shows the position of something in relation to another point.
Refers to an investment or financial performance that is below expectations
Refers to a student's academic performance that is below the acceptable level
Refers to a patient's health condition that is below the normal or healthy state
Refers to a score or performance that is below the expected or average level
Refers to a score that is below the standard or expected level
In the world of writing, being 'below par' may refer to producing work that is not up to the expected standard in terms of quality, creativity, or originality.
A psychologist may use the term 'below par' to describe a client's mental health or cognitive functioning that is below average or not meeting the desired level of functioning.