master

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈmastə/
/ˈmɑːstə/
/ˈmæstɚ/
Noun
19 definition(s)
1 Definition

Someone who has control over something or someone.

2 Definition

The owner of an animal or slave.

3 Definition

The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.

4 Definition

The head of a household.

5 Definition

Someone who employs others.

6 Definition

An expert at something.

Example Sentences
  • Mark Twain was a master of fiction.
7 Definition

A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.

8 Definition

A schoolmaster.

9 Definition

A skilled artist.

10 Definition

A man or a boy; mister. See Master.

11 Definition

A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.

Example Sentences
  • She has a master in psychology.
12 Definition

A person holding such a degree.

Example Sentences
  • He is a master of marine biology.
13 Definition

The original of a document or of a recording.

Example Sentences
  • The band couldn't find the master, so they re-recorded their tracks.
14 Definition

The primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.

15 Definition

A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.

Example Sentences
  • The case was tried by a master, who concluded that the plaintiffs were the equitable owners of the property. [...]
16 Definition

A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.

Example Sentences
  • a master database
17 Definition

A person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer.

18 Definition

(by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.

19 Definition

(in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts.

Example Sentences
  • a two-master
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be a master.

2 Definition

To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.

3 Definition

To learn to a high degree of proficiency.

Example Sentences
  • It took her years to master the art of needlecraft.
4 Definition

To own; to possess.

5 Definition

(especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of.

6 Definition

(usually with in) To earn a Master's degree.

Example Sentences
  • He mastered in English at the state college.
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Masterful.

Example Sentences
  • a master performance
2 Definition

Main, principal or predominant.

3 Definition

Highly skilled.

Example Sentences
  • master batsman
4 Definition

Original.

Example Sentences
  • master copy