Meaning of the word ace in English

What does ace mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ace

US /eɪs/
UK /eɪs/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
He drew an ace of spades.
The ace is the most powerful card in this game.
2.

a person who excels at a particular activity

Example:
She's an ace at tennis.
He's an ace pilot.

Verb

1.

to perform extremely well in an examination or other test

Example:
She aced her final exams.
He aced the interview and got the job.

Adjective

1.

excellent

Example:
That was an ace shot!
We had an ace time at the party.
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