nounπShareA single point or spot on a playing card or die."The die showed two aces. "numbergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA card or die face so marked."I have the ace of diamonds."gameitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games."My uncle uses the ace in his pool game to score points. "gamesportnumberitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot."Even though he was exhausted, he didn't care two aces about finishing the project perfectly; he just wanted to be done. "amountdegreethingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA serve won without the opponent hitting the ball."During the tennis match, Maria served three aces, winning points outright. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc."In the handball game, she scored two quick aces, winning the first set easily. "sportpointgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe best pitcher on the team."Our team relies on our aces, Maria and David, to win the baseball games. "sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(19th century) A run."The train made good aces, arriving at the next station ahead of schedule. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hole in one."My dad was so excited because he got two aces while golfing last weekend! "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expert at something."The chess aces in our school consistently win tournaments. "abilityachievementpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more."During World War II, some fighter pilots became famous aces, shooting down numerous enemy planes in fierce aerial battles. "militarywarpersonjobachievementvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA perfect score on a school exam."Maria got three aces on her math quizzes this week. "achievementeducationmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various hesperiid butterflies."The field guide showed several pictures of small, orange aces flitting among the wildflowers. "animalinsectnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA quark."While physicists study fundamental particles like aces (quarks), these tiny components of matter are not part of our everyday experience. "physicspartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly."She studied hard and aced the final exam. "achievementeducationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo win a point by an ace."The tennis player aced the serve, winning the point easily. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make an ace (hole in one).""My grandpa aced the 7th hole yesterday!" "sportachievementgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is asexual."My friend Sarah is an ace; she doesn't experience sexual attraction. "personsexhumangroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading