ace Definition
- 1a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card in its suit in most card games
- 2a person who is very skilled at something
- 3a serve that an opponent fails to touch in tennis
Using ace: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He played the ace of spades.
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She's an ace at math.
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He won the game with an ace.
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The tennis player served an ace.
ace Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ace
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As the CEO, she held all the aces in the company.
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He always has an ace up his sleeve when it comes to negotiations.
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She came within an ace of winning the race.
Origins of ace
from Old French 'as', from Latin 'as', meaning 'unity, a unit'
Summary: ace in Brief
An 'ace' [eɪs] can refer to a playing card with a single spot on it, a person who is very skilled at something, or a serve that an opponent fails to touch in tennis. It is often used to describe someone who is an expert or master at something, as in 'She's an ace at math.' Phrases like 'hold all the aces' and 'an ace up one's sleeve' use 'ace' to denote a strong or advantageous position or a secret advantage or resource kept in reserve until needed.
