The relief pitcher was no substitute for the ace.
Source: tatoeba (48723)
Ace
/eɪs/
Synonyms for "ace" (326 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (66)
Strong matches (97)
cronycrumbdabdaisydamndandydarbdeandeckdeucediamonddiamondsdillydivinedoledotdramdreamdribbledriblet
Show 63 more words
dummydwarfearreachearshotfabulousface cardsfarthingfellowfellow studentfighter pilotfirst-raterfleckflushflyboyflyspeckfragmentfuglemanfull housegeniusgiftedgirl friendgobbetgoodgood handgossipgraingranulegreatgroatgunshothairhair spacehairbreadthhairsbreadthhandhandfulheadheartshigher uphigher-uphoneyhumdingeriinchiotajackjokerjotkiller dillerkiller-dillerkingknaveknockoutlaureateleaderleft bowerlittlelittle bitlittle wayslollapaloosalotalulumagician
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (163)
mahatmaman of geniusmastermaster handmastermindmatemessmatemilitary pilotminimminimumminutiaemitemodicummoleculemonadmostmotenaval pilotno othernone else
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nonpareilnothing elsenought besidenutshellobserverold cronyoneone and onlyouncepackpairpalparagonpardpardnerparticlepartnerpast masterpeachpebblepicture cardspinchpippippinpistol shotpittanceplayfellowplaying cardsplaymatepointpracticed handprincipalprodigyproficientqueenroommateroundroyal flushrubberruffrulersageschoolfellowschoolmatescrupleseniorshipmateshort distanceshort pieceshort wayside partnersidekicksingletonskilled handsmidgensmitchspadespadesspanspeckspitting distancespoonfulspotstarstepstraightsuicide pilotsuperiorsuperlativesupermansuperstarsweethearttalentedteammateterrificthe greatestthe mostthe nutsthimblefultiny bittittletop dogtopnotchertreytricktrifling amounttriviatrumpunitvirtuosowhiskerwhitwhizwhoopwizardworkfellowyokefellowyokemate
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: 1, a per se, a-one, ace student, achieve.
- Sentence evidence is available for ace, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ace".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ace"
Keep "ace" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ace" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ace", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ace" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
26 entriescompetent persondescriptordigitexclamationexpertfigureheadquartersinterjectionmake itpasspeptidaseperformplayplaying cardproteaseproteinase
Showing 16 of 26 words.
More specific
18 entriesace of heartsace of spadesapproval exclamationassignmentclass presentationexamexceptionalfirst-ratemath aceoral presentationpractice testpraise exclamationquizspelling acespelling beestellar
Showing 16 of 18 words.
Collocations
21 entriesace a testace an assignmentace at mathace at testsace itace of spadesace performanceace resultsace studentace the examace your projecthigh cardhigh scoremath aceone spot cardoutstanding achievement
Showing 16 of 21 words.
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesto ace
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1 entriesTranslations
18 translations across 16 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- едини́ца noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
- едно́ noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Catalan
1 entries- as noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Chickasaw
1 entries- holhtina' chaffa noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Finnish
2 entries- merkki noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
- piste noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
French
1 entries- as noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Greek
1 entries- άσος noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Hebrew
1 entries- אֵס noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Hungarian
1 entries- egy noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Icelandic
1 entries- ás noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Māori
1 entries- hai noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Polish
1 entries- as noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Portuguese
1 entries- ás noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Romanian
1 entries- as noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Russian
1 entries- едини́ца noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Spanish
1 entries- as noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Telugu
1 entries- ఆసు noun (single point or spot on a card or die)
Sample sentences
27 total sentences available.
Where's the office for Ace rental car?
Source: tatoeba (65348)
The president of that company has an ace up her sleeve.
Source: tatoeba (68512)
I was within an ace of winning.
Source: tatoeba (255782)
Showing 4 of 27 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ace"?
Closest matches include 1, a per se, a-one, ace student, achieve.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ace"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.