serve vs ace

serve and ace both are nouns.

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

As nouns, ace is a hyponym of serve; that is, ace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than serve:

Other hyponyms of serve include fault, let, net ball.

As verbs, ace is a hyponym of serve; that is, ace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than serve:

serve (noun)	ace (noun)
(sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play	a serve that the receiver is unable to reach
	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

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

serve (verb)	ace (verb)
do duty or hold offices; serve in a specific function	score an ace against
put the ball into play	serve an ace against (someone)
provide (usually but not necessarily food)	play (a hole) in one stroke
help to some food; help with food or drink	succeed at easily
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