Aced: meaning, definitions and examples

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aced

 

[ eɪst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

achieving success

To 'ace' something means to perform exceptionally well, particularly in tests, exams, or tasks. It is often used to describe achieving a perfect score or surpassing expectations.

Synonyms

excel, master, succeed

Examples of usage

  • She aced her math exam.
  • He aced the interview and got the job.
  • They aced the presentation last week.
Context #2 | Noun

playing cards

An 'ace' is playing card that typically has a value of one or can represent the highest card in many games. It is often seen as a symbol of power or skill.

Synonyms

card, high card, trump

Examples of usage

  • He played an ace in the final round.
  • The ace of spades is often considered the most valuable card.
  • She drew an ace from the deck.

Translations

Translations of the word "aced" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brilhante

🇮🇳 उत्कृष्ट

🇩🇪 exzellent

🇮🇩 brilian

🇺🇦 вражаючий

🇵🇱 doskonały

🇯🇵 素晴らしい

🇫🇷 excellent

🇪🇸 excelente

🇹🇷 mükemmel

🇰🇷 뛰어난

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 vynikající

🇸🇰 vynikajúci

🇨🇳 杰出的

🇸🇮 odličen

🇮🇸 frábær

🇰🇿 керемет

🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალე

🇦🇿 mükəmməl

🇲🇽 excelente

Etymology

The word 'ace' originated from the Latin word 'as', which referred to a unit of weight and was later used in card games to denote the lowest value card. Its transition into English in the late Middle Ages saw 'ace' begin to symbolize both the best and the worst, particularly in games where it could denote both the highest and lowest values, such as in poker. The verb form, 'to ace', emerged in American slang during the 20th century as a way to express achieving top performance, particularly in educational contexts. Over the years, 'ace' has also become a part of idiomatic expressions, such as 'to ace it,' which emphasizes the act of excelling or succeeding effortlessly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,120, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.