1 C1 idiomatic informal
To gain entry into a school, programme, or institution by performing exceptionally well in an exam or interview.
"She studied so hard that she aced into her first-choice medical school."
inseparable
ace into
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To gain entry to a school, competition, or position by performing outstandingly well.
In plain English
To do so well that you get into a school or program you wanted.
What does "ace into" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To score an ace (a perfect score) to get into something.
Actually means
To do so well that you get into a school or program you wanted.
Usage tip
Informal and primarily used in North American English. Common among students talking about college or university admissions. Relatively recent and colloquial.
Words that pair with "ace into"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
university program school college competition team
How to conjugate "ace into"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
ace into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
aces into
he/she/it
Past simple
aced into
yesterday
Past participle
aced into
have + pp
-ing form
acing into
continuous
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