Ace

/eɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A playing card with a single symbol or the highest card in its suit.
He played an ace in the last round, securing his win.
A person who excels at a particular activity.
She is an ace at solving complex math problems.
In tennis, a serve that the opponent cannot touch.
The player served an ace, winning the point immediately.
verb
To achieve something with great success, especially in an exam or test.
He aced the final exam and graduated with honors.

Etymology

From Latin 'as', meaning a unit, a single.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ace in the hole:
A hidden advantage or resource.
to ace it:
To do very well in something.
ace up one's sleeve:
A secret advantage or resource.

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Slang Meanings

To ace something means to perform exceptionally well.
I really aced that presentation.
An ace can refer to a very skilled person, especially in sports.
He's an ace on the soccer field.