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master

The word “master” has 2 syllables: mas-ter

It's pronounced as /ˈmæstɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for master?

In the thesaurus, “master” has 335 synonyms and 100 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for master along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for master

Antonyms for master

Meanings of master

  • noun
    1. Someone who has control over something or someone.
    2. The owner of an animal or slave.
    3. The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.
    4. The head of a household.
    5. Someone who employs others.
    6. An expert at something.
    7. A tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices.
    8. A schoolmaster.
    9. A skilled artist.
    10. A man or a boy; mister. See Master.
    11. A master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.
    12. A person holding such a degree.
    13. The original of a document or of a recording.
    14. The primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.
    15. A parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings.
    16. A device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.
    17. A person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer.
    18. (by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
    19. (in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts.
  • verb
    1. To be a master.
    2. To become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue.
    3. To learn to a high degree of proficiency.
    4. To own; to possess.
    5. (especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of.
    6. (usually with in) To earn a Master's degree.
  • adjective
    1. Masterful.
    2. Main, principal or predominant.
    3. Highly skilled.
    4. Original.

Example Sentences

  • He worked hard to become a master of his craft.
  • The dog obeyed every command from its master.
  • She completed her master thesis in environmental science.
  • The painting was clearly the work of a master artist.
  • He tried to master the art of public speaking.

On this page you'll find 435 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to master, such as: Renaissance man, able, absorb, accomplished, ace, addict, adept.

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