“ace”

Definitions

• noun

  proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II

  Synonyms: angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme, i, amigo, associate, atom, beaut, bedfellow, bedmate, bit, boss, bower

• noun

  a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey

  Synonyms: allied command europe

• adjective

  of the highest quality

  Synonyms: crack, super, tiptop, topnotch, tops

  • Example:“an ace reporter”
  • Example:“a crack shot”

• noun

  the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

  Synonyms: one, i, single, unity

  • Example:“He has the one but will need a two and three to go with it.”
  • Example:“They had lunch at one.”

• noun

  one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face

• noun

  someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

  Synonyms: adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar