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Ace

Noun / eɪs / Another word for ace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ace means someone who is highly skilled or proficient at something.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

expert virtuoso master prodigy

Informal

whiz hotshot star champ pro

Literary

champion luminary paragon

Antonyms

failure loser novice beginner inferior mediocre

Common collocations

  • ace pilot
  • ace reporter
  • ace up sleeve
  • ace in the hole
  • ace fighter
  • ace card
  • ace performance

Word family

noun ace
verb ace
adjective ace

Usage note

Primarily used informally to denote someone exceptionally skilled. As a verb, it means to succeed brilliantly.

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Example sentences

  1. She is an ace at playing tennis.
  2. He aced the math test.
  3. He had an ace performance in the play.
  4. The pilot was an ace at flying planes.
  5. The chef was an ace at cooking seafood.

Quotes

  • I feel like an ace now, I'm telling you.
  • I'm the ace of this team.
  • I'm not the ace of the team, but I'm a big part of it.

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