master
/mˈæstɝ/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
Noun
an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters"
Noun
a person who has general authority over others
Noun
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
Noun
directs the work of others
Noun
presiding officer of a school
Noun
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Noun
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
Noun
someone who holds a master''s degree from academic institution
Noun
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Noun
key that secures entrance everywhere
Verb
be or become completely proficient or skilled in; "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
Verb
get on top of; deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness"
Verb
have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
Verb
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of; "Do you control these data?"
Synonyms
captain
chief
control
dominate
get over
get the hang
headmaster
lord
maestro
main
master copy
master key
original
overcome
overlord
passe-partout
passkey
primary
principal
professional
schoolmaster
sea captain
skipper
subdue
superior
surmount
victor
More General Terms
artist
authority
battler
beat
beat out
belligerent
bookman
combatant
command
control
creation
creative person
crush
employer
fighter
head
head teacher
key
know
officer
principal
ruler
scholar
scholarly person
school principal
scrapper
shell
ship''s officer
student
swayer
trounce
vanquish