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aced

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/eɪst/

(ace)

excellence or singularity

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'ace' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'as', where 'as' meant 'a single unit or one'.

Historical Evolution

'as' transformed into the modern English word 'ace'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a single unit or one', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to excel or perform exceptionally well'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'ace'.

She aced the exam with flying colors.

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Last updated: 2025/01/27 10:13