Master: meaning, definitions and examples

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master

 

[ หˆmษ‘หstษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a profession or craft

A person who has complete control over something, especially a skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity.

Synonyms

adept, expert, specialist

Examples of usage

  • He is a master of his craft.
  • She is a master in the art of negotiation.
Context #2 | Noun

slave owner

A man who has slaves.

Synonyms

employer, owner, slaveholder

Examples of usage

  • The master treated his slaves cruelly.
  • The plantation owner was considered the master by all the slaves.
Context #3 | Verb

overcome

To overcome or defeat.

Synonyms

conquer, defeat, overcome

Examples of usage

  • He managed to master his fear and stand up to the challenge.
  • She was determined to master the difficult task.

Translations

Translations of the word "master" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mestre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคธเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Meister

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะนัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mistrz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maestro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท usta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์Šคํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mistr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majster

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mojster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meistari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะฑะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ usta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maestro

Etymology

The word 'master' originated from the Old English 'mรฆgster', which is derived from the Latin 'magister'. It has been used for centuries to refer to someone who has authority, control, or expertise in a particular field. Over time, the word has evolved to have various meanings, including a skilled practitioner, a slave owner, or to overcome. The concept of mastery has been valued in many cultures throughout history, leading to the word 'master' holding a position of respect and authority.

See also: mast.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,299, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.