ace — a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card
Pronunciation (IPA): /eɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can ace any poker game - she's been bluffing since 1962!
- I thought I would ace the driving test, but I forgot to check my mirrors.
- The tennis ace served so fast, even the ball complained about motion sickness.
ace
NOUN[/eɪs/]
a playing card with a single spot on it, ranked as the highest card
She is the ace pitcher who strikes everyone out in the championship game.
With an ace, joy fills my face - this is my winning place!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'as', meaning a unit or the number one. Originally denoting a single pip on dice or cards, the term evolved to mean the highest-ranking card or die face in gaming, and subsequently broadened to signify excellence or superiority.
Breakdown
Latin 'as' (unit, one) → Old French 'as' → Middle English 'ace'. The semantic shift from 'single unit' to 'highest value' occurred through gaming contexts where the ace became the most valuable card.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can ace any poker game - she's been bluffing since 1962!”
“I thought I would ace the driving test, but I forgot to check my mirrors.”
“The tennis ace served so fast, even the ball complained about motion sickness.”
“She's an ace programmer who can debug code in her sleep.”
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