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ess — meaning in English

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English meaning

ace noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.

Senses

ess is used for these senses in English:

E-flat (music) A tone one semitone lower than E, between D and E.
ace (card games) A playing card showing a single pip, typically the highest or lowest ranking card in a game.
ace (tennis, volleyball) A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.

ace — full definition

noun A playing card marked with a single symbol, usually ranked highest or lowest in a game.
noun A person who is extremely skilled at something.
noun (tennis) A serve that the opponent fails to touch, winning the point outright.
verb To do extremely well in something, such as a test.
adj Excellent; first-rate.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

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