Meaning of 'master'

adjective

most important element

Synonyms: main

noun

an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

Synonyms: original

noun

key that secures entrance everywhere

Synonyms: passe-partout passkey master key

noun

presiding officer of a school

Synonyms: schoolmaster

noun

an artist of consummate skill

Example: "a master of the violin"

Synonyms: maestro

noun

an authority qualified to teach apprentices

Synonyms: professional

noun

directs the work of others

noun

someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

noun

an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

Synonyms: captain skipper sea captain

noun

a person who has general authority over others

Synonyms: overlord lord

noun

a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

Synonyms: superior

verb

have a firm understanding or knowledge of

Synonyms: control

verb

be or become completely proficient or skilled in

Example: "The student has mastered Japanese in less than two years."

Synonyms: get the hang

verb

get on top of

Synonyms: subdue get over overcome surmount

verb

have dominance or the power to defeat over

Example: "The pain completely mastered me."

Synonyms: dominate