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master
[mas-ter, mah-ster]
noun
a person with the ability or power to use, control, or dispose of something.
a master of six languages;
to be master of one's fate.
Synonyms: ,an owner of enslaved people, in the institution of chattel slavery; a slaveholder.
Antebellum laws and codes in the South restricted the circumstances under which masters could free African Americans from slavery.
an owner of a pet or other animal.
The dog waited at the end of the lane every evening to greet his master coming home.
Older Use.the male head of a household.
As the oldest son, he felt a lot of pressure to act as the master of the house after his father’s passing.
Older Use.an employer of workers or servants.
The valet unpacked his master’s luggage prior to his arrival.
Sometimes Master the dominant sexual partner in a BDSM relationship of unequal power.
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.
a title given to a bridge or chess player who has won or placed in a certain number of officially recognized tournaments.
a person holding this title.
Also called master mariner.a person who commands a merchant ship; captain.
a victor or conqueror.
a presiding officer.
an officer of the court to whom some or all of the issues in a case may be referred for the purpose of taking testimony and making a report to the court.
Christianity.the Master. Jesus Christ.
a person who has been awarded a master's degree.
a boy or young man (used chiefly as a term of address).
Also called matrix.an original document, drawing, manuscript, etc., from which copies are made.
Machinery, Computers.a device or process that controls another device or process operating in a similar way.
Recording.
an audio disk or tape from which duplicates may be made.
Computersan original data file or disk from which duplicates may be made.
Also called copy negative.Photography.a film, usually a negative, used primarily for making large quantities of prints.
Archaic.a work of art produced by a master.
adjective
chief or principal.
a master list.
directing or controlling.
a master switch.
Synonyms: , , , ,of or relating to a master from which duplicates are made.
a master recording;
the master copy of a piece of software.
The master film had been misfiled in the archives.
dominating or predominant.
a master play.
being a master of some occupation, art, etc.; eminently skilled.
a master diplomat;
a master pianist.
being a master carrying on one's trade independently, rather than a worker employed by another.
a master plumber.
characteristic of a master; showing expert skill, ability, or knowledge.
The chosen design was a master achievement that still amazes architects, engineers, and scientists today.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used with object)
to make oneself master of; become an adept in.
to master a language.
to conquer or overcome.
to master one's pride.
Synonyms: ,to rule or direct as master.
to master a crew.
Synonyms: ,Recording.to produce a master audio file, disk, phonograph record, or tape of.
The producer recorded, mixed, and mastered the new album.
master
1/ ˈɑːə /
noun
the man in authority, such as the head of a household, the employer of servants, or the owner of slaves or animals
a person with exceptional skill at a certain thing
a master of the violin
( as modifier )
a master thief
(often capital) a great artist, esp an anonymous but influential artist
a person who has complete control of a situation
an abstract thing regarded as having power or influence
they regarded fate as the master of their lives
a workman or craftsman fully qualified to practise his trade and to train others in it
( as modifier )
master carpenter
an original copy, stencil, tape, etc, from which duplicates are made
( as modifier )
master copy
a player of a game, esp chess or bridge, who has won a specified number of tournament games
the principal of some colleges
a highly regarded teacher or leader whose religion or philosophy is accepted by followers
a graduate holding a master's degree
the chief executive officer aboard a merchant ship
a person presiding over a function, organization, or institution
a male teacher
an officer of the Supreme Court of Judicature subordinate to a judge
the superior person or side in a contest
a machine or device that operates to control a similar one
(often capital) the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron
(modifier) overall or controlling
master plan
(modifier) designating a device or mechanism that controls others
master switch
(modifier) main; principal
master bedroom
informalthe man of the house
verb
to become thoroughly proficient in
to master the art of driving
to overcome; defeat
to master your emotions
to rule or control as master
Master
2/ ˈɑːə /
noun
a title of address placed before the first name or surname of a boy
a respectful term of address, esp as used by disciples when addressing or referring to a religious teacher
an archaic equivalent of Mr
Other Word Forms
- masterless adjective
- outmaster verb (used with object)
- submaster noun
- undermaster noun
- unmastered adjective
- well-mastered adjective
- ˈٱdz noun
- ˈٱ noun
- ˈٱˌǴǻ noun
- ˈٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of master1
Word History and Origins
Origin of master1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He is a master in finding the pockets and will also add goals into the squad.
She connects with the underground as a resonant gong master.
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character’s arc on “Abbott Elementary,” and Aaron Pierre details the training required to master the “seamless” action of “Rebel Ridge.”
Brighton have developed a reputation as masters of the transfer market, renowned for developing young talent and selling them on for hefty fees.
He wants to continue mastering the scheme in his second season under the coaching staff.
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