ace (
http://definr.com/ace)
adj : (informal) of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a
crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party";
"played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop
condition"; "she is absolutely tops" [syn:
A-one,
crack,
first-rate,
super,
tiptop,
topnotch,
tops(p)]
n 1: the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this
number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to
go with it"; "they had lunch at one" [syn:
one,
1,
I,
single,
unity]
2: one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on
its face
3: someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field [syn:
adept,
sensation,
maven,
virtuoso,
genius,
hotshot,
star,
whiz,
whizz,
wizard,
wiz]
4: a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
v 1: succeed at an exam easily and do very well; "She sailed
through her exams"; "You will pass with flying colors"
[syn:
breeze through,
pass with flying colors, {sweep
through},
sail through,
nail]
2: score an ace against; "He aced his opponents"
3: play in one stroke; of holes, in golf
4: serve an ace against (someone), in tennis