Master meaning

What does “master” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“master” is a noun, verb and adjective with 15 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an artist of consummate skill.

master

an artist of consummate skill
“a master of the violin”
“one of the old masters”
Synonymsmaestro
a person who has general authority over others
Synonymsoverlord lord
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
Synonymsvictor superior
directs the work of others
presiding officer of a school
Synonymsheadmaster schoolmaster
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Synonymsmaster copy original
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
Synonymscaptain sea captain skipper
someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Synonymsprofessional
key that secures entrance everywhere
Synonymspasskey passe-partout master key

be or become completely proficient or skilled in
“She mastered Japanese in less than two years”
Synonymsget the hang
get on top of; deal with successfully
“He overcame his shyness”
Synonymsovercome get over subdue surmount
have dominance or the power to defeat over
“Her pain completely mastered her”
“The methods can master the problems”
Synonymsdominate
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
“Do you control these data?”
Synonymscontrol

most important element
“the chief aim of living”
“the main doors were of solid glass”
Synonymschief main primary principal

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University