ace
//eɪs//
Noun
aceSingular
acesPlural
1
A playing card with a single pip, ranked as the highest or lowest card in its suit.
She drew an ace of spades from the deck.
2
A person who excels at a particular activity or skill.
She is an ace at solving puzzles.
3
A serve in tennis that the opponent fails to touch.
She won the match with a powerful ace.
4
A fighter pilot who has shot down many enemy aircraft.
He became an ace after shooting down his fifth enemy plane.
Verb
aceInfinitive
acePresent tense
acedPast tense
acedPast participle
acingPresent participle
acesThird-person singular
1
To achieve the highest grade or perform exceptionally well on something.
She aced her final exam and got into her dream university.
2
To serve an ace in tennis.
She aced her opponent twice in the final set.
Synonym
Adjective
aceCanonical form
1
Excellent; first-rate.
She is an ace tennis player.