The difference between Ace and Outstanding

When used as adjectives, ace means excellent, whereas outstanding means prominent or noticeable.

Ace is also noun with the meaning: a single point or spot on a playing card or die.

Ace is also verb with the meaning: to pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ace and Outstanding

  1. Ace as a noun (card games, dice):

    A single point or spot on a playing card or die.

  2. Ace as a noun (card games, dice):

    A card or die face so marked.

    Examples:

    "I have the ace of diamonds."

  3. Ace as a noun:

    A very small quantity or degree; a particle; an atom; a jot.

  4. Ace as a noun (tennis):

    A serve won without the opponent hitting the ball.

  5. Ace as a noun (sports):

    A single point won by a stroke, as in handball, rackets, etc.

  6. Ace as a noun (US):

    The best pitcher on the team.

  7. Ace as a noun (US):

    A run.

  8. Ace as a noun (US):

    A hole in one.

  9. Ace as a noun:

    An expert at something.

  10. Ace as a noun:

    A military aircraft pilot who is credited with shooting down many enemy aircraft, typically five or more.

  11. Ace as a noun (US):

    A perfect score on a school exam.

  12. Ace as a noun (physics, obsolete):

    A quark.

  1. Ace as a verb:

    To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.

  2. Ace as a verb (tennis):

    To win a point by an ace.

  3. Ace as a verb (golf):

    To make an ace (hole in one).

  1. Ace as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Excellent.

  1. Ace as an adjective (slang):

    Asexual.

  1. Ace as a noun (slang):

    A person who is asexual.

  1. Outstanding as a verb:

  1. Outstanding as an adjective:

    prominent or noticeable; standing out from others

  2. Outstanding as an adjective:

    exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority

  3. Outstanding as an adjective:

    projecting outwards

  4. Outstanding as an adjective:

    unresolved; not settled or finished

  5. Outstanding as an adjective:

    owed as a debt

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