aces

[ˈeɪsɪz]

aces Definition

• 1. a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games
• 2. very good; excellent

Using aces: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aces" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He held four aces in his hand.

• Example

  She aced her math test.

• Example

  The team aced their performance and won the championship.

• Example

  Everything is going aces for him.

aces Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for aces

• superb
• excellent
• outstanding
• first-rate
• top-notch

Antonyms for aces

• terrible
• awful
• poor

Phrases with aces

• hold all the aces

  to have all the advantages or power in a situation

  Example

  The company holds all the aces in this negotiation.

• ace in the hole

  a secret advantage or resource kept in reserve until needed

  Example

  The team's ace in the hole was their star player who had been injured but was now fully recovered.

• within an ace of

  very close to achieving something

  Example

  She came within an ace of winning the race.

Origins of aces

from Old French 'as', from Latin 'as', meaning 'unity, a unit'

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Summary: aces in Brief

'Aces' [ˈeɪsɪz] can refer to a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games, or to something very good or excellent. It is often used informally to mean 'awesome,' 'cool,' or 'fantastic.' Phrases like 'hold all the aces' and 'ace in the hole' use 'ace' to denote an advantage or secret resource, while 'within an ace of' means very close to achieving something.