ace
Translation
ace, expert, master
Examples
She is an ace at tennis.
She is an ace at tennis.
He drew the ace of spades.
He drew the ace of spades.
The pilot was a flying ace in the war.
The pilot was a flying ace in the war.
Grammar Patterns
an ace ((at/in sth.)) someone who is very good at something She is an ace at tennis.
Similar Words
Synonyms: expert, master, champion, virtuoso
Etymology
From Latin 'as', meaning 'a unit, one', originally a Roman coin.
Memory Tips
Picture the Ace of Spades card, which is often the highest or most powerful card in a deck.