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Detailed Synonyms for master in English

master:

master [the ~] noun

  1. the master
    the teacher; the instructor; the master; the mentor
    the tutor
    – a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.) 1
  2. the master
    the boss; the master; the principal; the chief; the leader
  3. the master
    the teacher; the schoolteacher; the master; the instructor; the schoolmaster
  4. the master
    the mister; the gent; the lord; the ruler; the master; the king
  5. the master
    the champion; the champ; the master
  6. the master
    the skipper; the captain; the master
  7. the master
    the master
  8. the master
    the educator; the tutor; the teacher; the pedagogue; the skipper; the schoolmaster; the instructor; the master; the captain
  9. the master
    the master; the captain
  10. the master
    the guild master; the master
  11. the master
    the sovereign lord; the ruler of the country; the master; the lord
  12. the master
    – an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made 1
    the master; the original; the master copy
    – an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made 1
  13. the master
    – key that secures entrance everywhere 1
    the master; the passe-partout; the master key; the passkey
    – key that secures entrance everywhere 1
  14. the master
    – presiding officer of a school 1
    the master; the headmaster; the schoolmaster
    – presiding officer of a school 1
  15. the master
    – an artist of consummate skill 1
    the master; the maestro
    – an artist of consummate skill 1
    • master [the ~] noun
      • a master of the violin1
      • one of the old masters1
    • maestro [the ~] noun
  16. the master
    – an authority qualified to teach apprentices 1
    the master; the professional
    – an authority qualified to teach apprentices 1
  17. the master
    – directs the work of others 1
    the master
    – directs the work of others 1
  18. the master
    – someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution 1
    the master
    – someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution 1
  19. the master
    – an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship 1
    the master; the captain; the skipper; the sea captain
    – an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship 1
  20. the master
    – a person who has general authority over others 1
    the master; the lord; the overlord
    – a person who has general authority over others 1
  21. the master
    – a combatant who is able to defeat rivals 1
    the master; the superior; the victor
    – a combatant who is able to defeat rivals 1
  22. the master
    – A slide view or page on which you define formatting for all slides or pages in your presentation. Each presentation has a master for each key component: slides, title slides, speaker's notes, and audience handouts. 2
    the master
    – A slide view or page on which you define formatting for all slides or pages in your presentation. Each presentation has a master for each key component: slides, title slides, speaker's notes, and audience handouts. 2
  23. the master
    – A shape on a stencil that you use repeatedly to create drawings. 2
    the master
    – A shape on a stencil that you use repeatedly to create drawings. 2

to master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)

  1. to master
    to conquer; to win; to overcome; to master; to win over
    • conquer verb (conquers, conquered, conquering)
    • win verb (wins, won, winning)
    • overcome verb (overcomes, overcame, overcoming)
    • master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)
    • win over verb (wins over, won over, winning over)
  2. to master
    familiarise; aquire; to get used to; to master; to learn; familiarize
  3. to master
    – have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of 1
    to control; to master
    – have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of 1
    • control verb (controls, controlled, controlling)
      • Do you control these data?1
    • master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)
  4. to master
    – be or become completely proficient or skilled in 1
    to master; get the hang
    – be or become completely proficient or skilled in 1
    • master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)
      • She mastered Japanese in less than two years1
  5. to master
    – get on top of; deal with successfully 1
    to overcome; to master; to subdue; to get over; surmount
    – get on top of; deal with successfully 1
    • overcome verb (overcomes, overcame, overcoming)
      • He overcame his shyness1
    • master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)
    • subdue verb (subdues, subdued, subdueing)
    • get over verb (gets over, got over, getting over)
    • surmount verb
  6. to master
    – have dominance or the power to defeat over 1
    to master; to dominate
    – have dominance or the power to defeat over 1
    • master verb (masters, mastered, mastering)
      • Her pain completely mastered her1
      • The methods can master the problems1
    • dominate verb (dominates, dominated, dominating)

Conjugations for master:

present
  1. master
  2. master
  3. masters
  4. master
  5. master
  6. master
simple past
  1. mastered
  2. mastered
  3. mastered
  4. mastered
  5. mastered
  6. mastered
present perfect
  1. have mastered
  2. have mastered
  3. has mastered
  4. have mastered
  5. have mastered
  6. have mastered
past continuous
  1. was mastering
  2. were mastering
  3. was mastering
  4. were mastering
  5. were mastering
  6. were mastering
future
  1. shall master
  2. will master
  3. will master
  4. shall master
  5. will master
  6. will master
continuous present
  1. am mastering
  2. are mastering
  3. is mastering
  4. are mastering
  5. are mastering
  6. are mastering
subjunctive
  1. be mastered
  2. be mastered
  3. be mastered
  4. be mastered
  5. be mastered
  6. be mastered
diverse
  1. master!
  2. let's master!
  3. mastered
  4. mastering
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

master adj

  1. master
    – most important element 1
    main; primary; principal; master; chief
    – most important element 1
    • main adj
      • the main doors were of solid glass1
    • primary adj
      • policemen were primary targets1
    • principal adj
      • the principal rivers of America1
      • the principal example1
    • master adj
      • the master bedroom1
      • a master switch1
    • chief adj
      • the chief aim of living1

Related Words for "master":

  • remaster, mastering, masters

Alternate Synonyms for "master":


Related Definitions for "master":

  1. most important element1
    • the master bedroom1
    • a master switch1
  2. an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made1
  3. key that secures entrance everywhere1
  4. presiding officer of a school1
  5. an artist of consummate skill1
    • a master of the violin1
    • one of the old masters1
  6. an authority qualified to teach apprentices1
  7. directs the work of others1
  8. someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution1
  9. an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship1
  10. a person who has general authority over others1
  11. a combatant who is able to defeat rivals1
  12. have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of1
  13. be or become completely proficient or skilled in1
    • She mastered Japanese in less than two years1
  14. get on top of; deal with successfully1
  15. have dominance or the power to defeat over1
    • Her pain completely mastered her1
    • The methods can master the problems1
  16. A slide view or page on which you define formatting for all slides or pages in your presentation. Each presentation has a master for each key component: slides, title slides, speaker's notes, and audience handouts.2
  17. A shape on a stencil that you use repeatedly to create drawings.2

Related Synonyms for master