master

noun
UK: /ˈmɑːstə(r)/
US: /ˈmæstər/

  1. A person who has great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity.

    1. She is a master of the guitar. [ ] [ ]
    2. He became a master chef after years of culinary training and innovation. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who controls or commands others; a boss or owner.

    1. The dog obeyed his master. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ship's master was responsible for the safety of the crew and cargo. [ ] [ ]

  3. A title given to a young boy, now mainly historical or formal.

    1. Master John, please come here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The portrait depicted a young Master Thomas in formal attire. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

expert commander ruler chief virtuoso adept boss
master verb

  1. To learn to control or overcome something.

    1. I want to master French. [ ] [ ]
    2. It takes dedication to master a new language or musical instrument. [ ] [ ]

  2. To gain control of someone or something.

    1. They quickly mastered the market. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company aimed to master the industry through innovation and strategic acquisitions. [ ] [ ]
master adjective

  1. Being highly skilled or proficient.

    1. She gave a master performance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artisan crafted a master work of intricate detail and profound beauty. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to a master or expert.

    1. This is a master key. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect created a master plan for the city's urban development. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "master" in English means: A person who has great skill or knowledge in a particular subject or activity., A person who controls or commands others; a boss or owner., A title given to a young boy, now mainly historical or formal..

The phonetic transcription of "master" is /ˈmɑːstə(r)/ in British English and /ˈmæstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "master": expert, commander, ruler, chief, virtuoso, adept, boss.

Example usage of "master": "She is a master of the guitar.". More examples on the page.