aces
word · lemma: ace
/ˈeɪsɪz/
AY-siz
/ˈeɪsɪz/
AY-siz
Definition
'Aces' is the plural of 'ace.' It usually refers to playing cards with a single symbol (the highest or lowest value), or to people who are very skilled at something.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in informal and card-playing contexts. In sports or informal English, 'aces' can also mean people who excel. As a slang interjection ('That's aces!'), it means something is very good, but this use is rare today.
Spanish: as (carta) - campeón (persona destacada)Portuguese (BR): ás (carta) - craque (pessoa habilidosa)Portuguese (PT): ás (carta) - ás (pessoa habilidosa)Chinese (Simplified): A（扑克牌）- 王牌（指厉害的人）Chinese (Traditional): A（撲克牌）- 王牌（指厲害的人）Hindi: इक्का (ताश का पत्ता) - विशेषज्ञ (किसी क्षेत्र में माहिर)Arabic: آس (ورقة لعب) - بطل (شخص بارع)Bengali: এজ - দক্ষ ব্যক্তিরাRussian: тузы - асы (о людях)Japanese: エースVietnamese: át chủ bài - người xuất sắcKorean: 에이스Turkish: aslar - çok yetenekli insanlarUrdu: ایسزIndonesian: as - orang hebat
Example Sentences
He has two aces in his hand.
basic
Four aces means you win the game.
basic
The aces are important in poker.
basic
Our team has a couple of real aces this season.
natural
She always pulls aces when she needs them most.
natural
Wow, that idea is aces!
natural