Be on a par and Dog-eared

Dog-eared and be on a par are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dog-eared" instead a verb phrase "Be on a par".

Dog-eared adjective - Showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect.

Be on a par and dog-eared are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Be on a par" instead a verb phrase "Dog-eared".