master

🇺🇸 /ˈmæstər/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɑːstə(r)/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

a man who has servants working for him

The master gave orders to his servants.

B2

a person in charge of a group or organization

The workers followed their master's instructions.

R

a person who controls something

He became master of his emotions.

R

a person very skilled at something

She is a master of painting.

R

a famous painter from the past

This painting was made by a master.

R

a university degree after bachelor's degree

She earned a master degree in science.

R

a person with a master's degree

He is a master of business administration.

R

the owner of a pet animal

The dog followed its master everywhere.

R

a male teacher at a school

The master taught mathematics to students.

R

the captain of a cargo ship

The master guided the ship safely to port.

R

the original copy used to make copies

Keep the master copy safe for making duplicates.

R

a title for a young boy

Master James will attend the party.

R

the head of some schools and colleges

The master of the college welcomed new students.

R

a title for religious teachers

The master taught spiritual lessons to followers.

verb
B2

to learn something completely

She worked hard to master the new language.

R

to control an emotion

He tried to master his anger during the meeting.

R

to gain control over an animal or person

The trainer helped him master the wild horse.

adjective
R

showing great skill and able to teach others

The master chef taught cooking techniques.

R

the main or most important one

The master switch controls all the lights.

translation

n. a man who has servants working for him; a person in charge of a group or organization; a person who controls something; a person very skilled at something; a famous painter from the past; a university degree after bachelor's degree; a person with a master's degree; the owner of a pet animal; a male teacher at a school; the captain of a cargo ship; the original copy used to make copies; a title for a young boy; the head of some schools and colleges; a title for religious teachers
v. to learn something completely; to control an emotion; to gain control over an animal or person
adj. showing great skill and able to teach others; the main or most important one

Word Forms

Plural masters
Progressive mastering
Past mastered
Perfect mastered
3rd Present masters