ace vs serve

ace and serve both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ace	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
serve	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, serve is a hypernym of ace; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than ace:

Other hypernyms of ace include service.

As verbs, serve is a hypernym of ace; that is, serve is a word with a broader meaning than ace:

ace (noun)	serve (noun)
a serve that the receiver is unable to reach	(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

ace (adjective)	serve (adjective)
of the highest quality

ace (verb)	serve (verb)
score an ace against	do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function
serve an ace against (someone)	put the ball into play
play (a hole) in one stroke	provide (usually but not necessarily food)
succeed at easily	help to some food; help with food or drink
	deliver a warrant or summons to someone
	mate with
	be used by; as of a utility
	work for, or be a servant to
	devote (part of) one's life or efforts to, as of countries, institutions, or ideas
	do military service
	spend time in prison or in a labor camp
	contribute or conduce to
	promote, benefit, or be useful or beneficial to
	serve a purpose, role, or function
	be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity