Ace: meaning, definitions and examples

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ace

 

[ eɪs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

playing card game

A playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games.

Synonyms

number one, one, top card

Examples of usage

  • She won the game with an ace in her hand.
  • He always tries to get an ace in every round.
Context #2 | Noun

tennis

A serve that the receiver is unable to reach and thus wins the point.

Synonyms

unreturnable serve, winning serve

Examples of usage

  • She aced her opponent with a powerful serve.
  • He has a strong ace in his arsenal.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To achieve high marks in a test or exam.

Synonyms

excel, nail it, succeed

Examples of usage

  • She aced the math test.
  • He aced all his exams this semester.

Translations

Translations of the word "ace" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ás

🇮🇳 उत्कृष्ट

🇩🇪 Ass

🇮🇩 jago

🇺🇦 ас

🇵🇱 as

🇯🇵 エース

🇫🇷 as

🇪🇸 as

🇹🇷 as

🇰🇷 에이스

🇸🇦 آس

🇨🇿 eso

🇸🇰 eso

🇨🇳 王牌

🇸🇮 as

🇮🇸 ás

🇰🇿 ас

🇬🇪 ასი

🇦🇿 as

🇲🇽 as

Word origin

The word 'ace' originated from the Old French word 'as', meaning 'a unit'. It was used in reference to the playing card because the ace was originally marked with a single pip, representing a single unit. Over time, the term 'ace' has expanded to various fields such as tennis and academics to signify excellence or the highest rank.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,752, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.