ace


Definition: Meaning of, ace in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / eɪs /

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ace aces
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  1. playing card a playing card with a single spot on it, which usually has the highest value in a game
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  2. skilful person someone who is extremely skilful at doing something
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  3. tennis shot a first shot in tennis or VOLLEYBALL which is hit so well that your opponent cannot reach the ball and you win the point
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  4. hold the aces to have the advantages in a situation so that you are sure to win
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  5. within an ace of (doing) something very close to doing or achieving something
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  6. have an ace up your sleeve to have a secret advantage which could help you to win or be successful
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  7. ace in the hole American English informal something that you keep secretly to use when you need it
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  1. ace pilot/player/skier etc someone who is a very skilful pilot, player etc
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  2. British English spoken very good
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
ace aced aced
Present Participle Third Person Singular
acing aces
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  1. American English informal to do very well in an examination, a piece of written work etc
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  2. to hit your first shot in tennis or VOLLEYBALL so well that your opponent cannot reach the ball
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ACE


Definition: Meaning of, ACE in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / eɪs /

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  1. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
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  2. a major strategic headquarters of NATO safeguarding an area extending from Norway to Turkey
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ACE used in phrases

  • ACE inhibitor (noun)
    1. an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure
  • ace of clubs (noun)
    1. the ace in the club suit
  • ace of diamonds (noun)
    1. the ace in the diamond suit
  • ace of hearts (noun)
    1. the ace in the heart suit
  • ace of spades (noun)
    1. the ace in the spade suit; sometimes taken as a portent of death
  • deuce-ace (noun)
    1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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