master
/ˈmæstər/
adjective
- Having or showing great skill or expertise.
- The carpenter used master techniques to build the cabinet.
- He gave a master performance in the play last night.
- She is a master chef known for her creative dishes.
- Being the main or most important one; primary.
- The master bedroom is the largest room in the house.
- We need to check the master plan before starting construction.
- The master switch controls all the lights in the building.
verb
- To learn or gain control over a skill, subject, or activity completely.
- He wants to master Spanish before moving to Mexico.
- It took her years to master the art of playing the piano.
- You can master any subject with enough practice and dedication.
- To gain control over a difficult situation or emotion.
- She learned to master her fear of public speaking.
- The team worked together to master the challenges of the project.
- He struggled to master his anger during the argument.
noun
- A person who has control or authority over something or someone, such as a servant, animal, or situation.
- She became the master of her own destiny after years of hard work.
- The dog waited patiently for its master to return home.
- In the old story, the master of the house welcomed all the guests.
- A person who is very skilled or expert in a particular subject or activity.
- She studied under a master painter to improve her technique.
- He is a master of the violin, performing concerts around the world.
- The chef is a true master of Italian cuisine.
- A degree at the university level, higher than a bachelor's degree.
- He is working on a master's thesis about climate change.
- She earned her master's in engineering from a top university.
- Many students pursue a master's to advance their careers.
- An original version of something, such as a recording or document, from which copies are made.
- We need the master file to print more copies of the book.
- The master tape of the album is kept in a secure vault.
- The artist carefully stored the master painting in a climate-controlled room.