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An ace is a playing card, domino, or side of a die with only one mark on it. (noun)

An example of an ace is a domino that is blank on one end and has one spot on the other.

An ace is a serve in certain sports, like tennis, that is not hit by the other player. (noun)

An example of an ace is a tennis serve that is not returned.

An ace occurs when a golfer gets the ball into the cup with one stroke. (noun)

An example of an ace is a hole-in-one.

An ace is a person who is an expert or highly skilled. (noun)

An example of an ace would be an Olympic gold medalist.

Ace means to score against your opponent by serving to him and having him fail to return it. (verb)

An example of ace would be a badminton serve that was not touched and scored a point.

Ace means to hit a golf ball into the hole in one try. (verb)

An example of ace is to hit a hole-in-one in golf.

Ace means to perform very well. (verb)

An example of acing an interview is doing so well at the interview that you get the job.

Ace describes something that is high quality or superior. (adjective)

An example of an ace athlete is one who has won many medals.

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