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1. Meaning 1 · noun

   A single point or spot on a playing card or die.

2. Meaning 2 · noun

   A card or die face so marked.

   “I have the ace of diamonds.”

3. Meaning 3 · noun

   The ball marked with the number 1 in pool and related games.

4. Meaning 4 · noun

   A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.

5. Meaning 5 · noun

   A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.

6. Meaning 6 · noun

   A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.

7. Meaning 7 · noun

   The best pitcher on the team.

8. Meaning 8 · noun

   (19th century) A run.

9. Meaning 9 · noun

   A hole in one.

10. Meaning 10 · noun

    An expert at something.

11. Meaning 11 · noun

    A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

12. Meaning 12 · noun

    A perfect score on a school exam.

13. Meaning 13 · noun

    Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

14. Meaning 14 · noun

    A quark.

15. Meaning 15 · verb

    (US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.

16. Meaning 16 · verb

    To win a point by an ace.

17. Meaning 17 · verb

    To make an ace (hole in one).

18. Meaning 18 · adjective

    Excellent.

How this word is used

• Everyday “I have the ace of diamonds.”
• Academic “In academic writing, “ace” can carry a precise technical sense.”
• Business “In business contexts, “ace” should be used only when the meaning is unambiguous.”

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