Ace
WordNet
adjective
(1) Of the highest quality
"An ace reporter"
"A crack shot"
"A first-rate golfer"
"A super party"
"Played top-notch tennis"
"An athlete in tiptop condition"
"She is absolutely tops"
noun
(2) A serve that the receiver is unable to reach
(3) One of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
(4) A major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
(5) Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
(6) The smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
"He has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"
"They had lunch at one"
verb
(7) Serve an ace against (someone)
(8) Play (a hole) in one stroke
(9) Score an ace against
"He aced his opponents"
(10) Succeed at easily
"She sailed through her exams"
"You will pass with flying colors"
"She nailed her astrophysics course"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
as, as, from as, assis, unity, copper coin, the unit of coinage. Compare as
Noun
- A unit; a single point or spot on a card or die; the card or die face so marked.
- I have the ace of diamonds.
- A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.
- I'll not wag an ace further. - Dryden
- c. 1658 Dr. Henry More, Government of the Tongue :
- He will not bate an ace of absolute certainty.
- A serve made without the opponent hitting the ball.
- An expert at something.
- The best pitcher on the team
- A hole in one.
- A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft.
- A perfect score on a school exam.