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   master

   /ˈmɑːstə/

   noun

   • 1. a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves: historical "he acceded to his master's wishes" Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a person who has complete control of something: "he was master of the situation" Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a male head of a household: dated "the master of the house"
   • ▪ the owner of a dog, horse, or other domesticated animal: "in many ways dogs reflect the styles of their masters" Similar ownerkeeper
   • ▪ a machine or device directly controlling another: "a master cylinder"
   • 2. a man in charge of an organization or group. Similar lordoverlordlord and masterrulersovereignmonarchliegeliege lordsuzerainoverseersuperintendentdirectormanagercontrollerleadergovernorcommanderpadronecaptainheadheadmanbossprincipalemployerforemaninformal:chieftop doghonchohead honchoBig ChiefBig Daddygafferguv'norkahunasachemOpposite servantunderling
   • ▪ a male schoolteacher: British "the games master" Similar teacherschoolteacherschoolmastertutorinstructorpedagoguerare:preceptorOpposite pupil
   • ▪ the head of a college or school.
   • ▪ the presiding officer of a livery company or Masonic lodge. Similar guruteacherspiritual leaderguidementortorchbearerflagbearerswamiroshimaharishiOpposite acolytedisciple
   • ▪ the captain of a merchant ship. Similar captainskippercommander
   • ▪ the person in control of a pack of hounds: "the master of the Aylesbury Vale Hunt"
   • ▪ (in England and Wales) an official of the Supreme Court.
   • 3. a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity: "I'm a master of disguise" Similar expertadeptgeniuspast mastermaestrovirtuosoprofessionaldoyenauthoritypunditmaster handprodigygrandmasterchampionstarinformal:aceprowizardwhizzwizhotshotninjadab handmavencrackerjackOpposite amateurnovice
   • ▪ a great artist or musician: "follow in the footsteps of the masters and paint in locations made famous by their work"
   • ▪ a very strong chess player, especially one who has qualified for the title at international tournaments: "a chess master"
   • ▪ (in some sports) a class for competitors over the usual age for the highest level of competition.
   • 4. a person who holds a second or further degree: "a master's degree"
   • ▪ a postgraduate degree: "I had a master's in computer engineering"
   • 5. used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘Mr’: "Master James Wishart"
   • ▪ a title for a man of high rank or learning. archaic
   • ▪ the title of the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron.
   • 6. an original recording, film, or document from which copies can be made: "the master tape" Similar originalarchetypeprototypeOpposite copy

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing very great skill or proficiency: "you don't have to be a master chef in order to cook meat properly"
   • ▪ denoting a person skilled in a particular trade and able to teach others: "a master bricklayer" Similar expertadeptproficientskilledskilfuldeftdexterousadroitpractisedexperiencedmasterlyaccomplisheddemonbrilliantinformal:crackacemeanwizardcrackerjackvulgar slang:shit-hotarchaic, humorous:compleat
   • 2. main; principal: "the apartment's master bathroom has a free-standing oval bathtub" Similar principalmainchiefleadingprimepredominantforemostgreatgrandmost importantbiggest

   verb

   • 1. acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art): "I never mastered Latin" Similar learnlearn thoroughlybecome proficient inknow inside outknow backwardsbecome expert inacquirepick upgraspunderstandinformal:get the hang ofget clued up aboutget off by heart
   • 2. gain control of; overcome: "I managed to master my fears" Similar overcomeconquerbeatquellquashsuppresscontrolrepressrestrainoverpowertriumph oversubduevanquishsubjugatehegemonizeprevail overgoverncurbcheckbridletamedefeatget the better ofget a grip onget overgain mastery overinformal:lickOpposite give way to
   • 3. make a master copy of (a film or recording): "all records are now being mastered and manufactured for us in the Netherlands"

   Word Origin Old Englishmæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. masterdom noun
   • 2. masterhood noun
   • 3. masterless adjective
   • 4. mastership noun

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   noun. mas· ter ˈma-stər. plural masters. Synonyms of master. 1. a (1) : a male teacher. (2) : a person holding an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctor's. also : the degree itself. b. often capitalized : a revered religious leader. c.

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   a person eminently skilled in something, as an occupation, art, or science: the great masters of the Impressionist period. a person whose teachings others accept or follow: a Zen master. Chiefly British. a male teacher or schoolmaster. a worker qualified to teach apprentices and to carry on a trade independently.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMASTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a person who is very skilled in a particular job or activity: a master of He was a master of disguise. a famous and very skilled painter: This painting is clearly the work of a master. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. master noun [C] (TEACHER) UK old-fashioned. a male school teacher:

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › masterMaster - definition of master by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. One that has control over another person, a group of persons, or a thing, especially: a. The owner or keeper of an animal: The dog ran toward its master. b. The owner of a slave. c. One who has control over or ownership of something: the master of a large tea plantation. d. An employer. e. The man who serves as the head of a household. f.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMASTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you master something, you manage to learn how to do it properly or understand it completely.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of master – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a higher university qualification that usually takes 1 or 2 more years of study after your first qualification, or a person who has this qualification. Master's (degree) B2. a higher university qualification: to study for a Master's degree. Master formal.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › masterMaster - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   The original of something (like a recording) is the master. Masters are also experts in fields, from karate to painting.