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ace
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- pronunciation:
- eIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a playing card that has only one mark. In card games, an ace has either the highest value of all the cards or the lowest.
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| definition 2: |
a person who is a master or expert at something.
He is an ace at math.- synonyms:
- expert, master, pro, professional, star
- antonyms:
- amateur
- similar words:
- authority, champion, genius, shark, talent, veteran, wizard
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| definition 3: |
a serve in tennis that wins a point because the other player can not reach the ball.
The tennis player served four aces in a row and won the game.- similar words:
- winner
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| related words: |
aviator |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
aces, acing, aced |
| definition: |
to get a grade of A on or for.
He aced his history course.- similar words:
- excel in, score on
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
excellent or expert.
The class president is an ace student.- synonyms:
- adept, excellent, exceptional, expert, fine, first-class, first-rate, outstanding, sterling, superior, superlative, top
- similar words:
- admirable, capital, choice, masterful, notable, perfect, select, skillful, supreme
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| related words: |
adept, master |
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