master

/mˈɑːstɐ/

/ˈmæstɝ/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Master

[NOUN]

a very skillful and famous artist, particularly one in the past

synonyms : maestro

a person who has general authority over others

synonyms : lord

overlord

an original version of a movie, document, recording, etc. from which copies can be made

synonyms : master copy

original

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

synonyms : superior

victor

directs the work of others

presiding officer of a school

synonyms : headmaster

schoolmaster

key that secures entrance everywhere

synonyms : master key

passe-partout

passkey

an authority qualified to teach apprentices

synonyms : professional

a person who holds a second university degree or an equivalent one

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

synonyms : captain

sea captain

skipper

to master

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to learn and understand something thoroughly and completely

synonyms : get the hang

get on top of; deal with successfully

synonyms : get over

overcome

subdue

surmount

to demonstrate dominance or the ability to overcome challenges or opponents

synonyms : dominate

have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

synonyms : control

to make the final version of a musical rendition or movie from which copies can be made

master

[ADJECTIVE]

most important element

synonyms : chief(a)

Examples

1. He mastered the art of slow-cooking chevon shanks.

2. The CEO's focus on customer satisfaction was reflected in the employees' behavior, as like master, like man.

3. The violin is a difficult instrument to master, but it produces beautiful sounds.

4. It took some time, but I mastered a recipe for black-eyed pea curry.

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