ace

/ˈe‍ɪs/

/ˈeɪs/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Ace

[NOUN]

the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

synonyms : I

one

single

unity

one of the playing cards with only one symbol on it, which in most card games is considered the highest-ranking card

an individual who is highly skilled in a specific field or activity

synonyms : adept

a serve that the receiver is unable to reach

incorporate into a constitution, make constitutional

synonyms : constitutionalise

constitutionalize

a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey

synonyms : Allied Command Europe

proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II

synonyms : angiotensin converting enzyme

angiotensin-converting enzyme

to ace

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to perform extremely well in something, especially a test

synonyms : breeze through

nail

pass with flying colors

sail through

sweep through

score an ace against

serve an ace against (someone)

play (a hole) in one stroke

ace

[ADJECTIVE]

of the highest quality

synonyms : A-one

Examples

1. She served an ace.

2. His ace in the hole is his political influence.

3. Our superior technology is our ace in the hole.

4. Darren Kinder has a couple aces up his sleeve this week.

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