master


Definition: Meaning of, master in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɑːstə /

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master masters
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  1. skilled person someone who is very skilled at something
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  2. be a past master (at something) British English to be very good at doing something because you have done it a lot
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  3. man with authority old-fashioned a man who has control or authority over servants or workers [↪  mistress]
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  4. man with authority old-fashioned the male owner of a dog [↪  mistress]
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  5. be your own master to be in control of your own life or work
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  6. be master of your own fate/destiny literary to be in complete control of what happens to you
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  7. original a document, record, etc from which copies are made
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  8. Master of Arts/Science/Education etc a university DEGREE in an ART s subject, a science subject etc that you can get after your first DEGREE
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  9. teacher British English old-fashioned a male teacher [↪  headmaster, mistress]
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  10. teacher also Master a wise person whose ideas and words other people accept and follow
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  11. young boy also Master old-fashioned used when speaking or referring to a young boy
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  12. university official also Master the person who is in charge of some university colleges in the UK
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  13. captain old-fashioned someone who is in charge of a ship
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
master mastered mastered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
mastering masters
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  1. to learn a skill or a language so well that you have no difficulty with it
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  2. to manage to control a strong emotion [=  overcome]
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  1. a master copy of a document, recording etc is the one from which copies are made
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  2. most important or main
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  3. master craftsman/chef/plumber etc someone who is very skilled at a particular job, especially a job that involves working with your hands
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