Meaning & Definition of Master in English
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Master
/mæstər/
noun
1. An artist of consummate skill
- "A master of the violin"
- "One of the old masters"
synonym:
- maestro,
- master
2. A person who has general authority over others
synonym:
- overlord,
- master,
- lord
3. A combatant who is able to defeat rivals
synonym:
- victor,
- master,
- superior
4. Directs the work of others
synonym:
- master
5. Presiding officer of a school
synonym:
- headmaster,
- schoolmaster,
- master
6. An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
synonym:
- master,
- master copy,
- original
7. An officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
synonym:
- master,
- captain,
- sea captain,
- skipper
8. Someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
synonym:
- master
9. An authority qualified to teach apprentices
synonym:
- master,
- professional
10. Key that secures entrance everywhere
synonym:
- passkey,
- passe-partout,
- master key,
- master
verb
1. Be or become completely proficient or skilled in
- "She mastered japanese in less than two years"
synonym:
- master,
- get the hang
2. Get on top of
- Deal with successfully
- "He overcame his shyness"
synonym:
- overcome,
- get over,
- subdue,
- surmount,
- master
3. Have dominance or the power to defeat over
- "Her pain completely mastered her"
- "The methods can master the problems"
synonym:
- dominate,
- master
4. Have a firm understanding or knowledge of
- Be on top of
- "Do you control these data?"
synonym:
- master,
- control
adjective
1. Most important element
- "The chief aim of living"
- "The main doors were of solid glass"
- "The principal rivers of america"
- "The principal example"
- "Policemen were primary targets"
- "The master bedroom"
- "A master switch"
synonym:
- chief(a),
- main(a),
- primary(a),
- principal(a),
- master(a)
Examples of using
Later, the readers get to know that Den is a cyborg that has refused to obey the orders of his master.
A good master wouldn't let his dog out in such cold weather.
Today the weather is so bad that a good master wouldn't let his dog out.