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Ace

UK //eɪs// US //eɪs// Pronunciation

Definition

The highest playing card in most games, or a person who excels.

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In simple words: A high card in a deck or a very skilled person.

Examples

• He played an ace to win the round.
• She is an ace at solving puzzles quickly.
• In tennis, he served an ace to win the match.
• The pilot was an ace, flying through tough conditions.
• He drew an ace from the deck, surprising everyone.

Usage notes

Use 'ace' informally to refer to someone skilled. In a card game context, it holds a specific value.

Grammar pattern

ace + object

Memory hint

Think of an ace being the top card that always wins.

Collocations

• ace card
• ace athlete
• ace pilot
• ace skills
• ace exam

Synonyms

• expert
• master
• champion
• whiz
• pro

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'ask' - both words have different meanings.
• 'Ace' is often mistakenly used for 'ace up', which is slang.
• Learners may use 'ace' as a verb incorrectly.