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master
noun(mas-ter)
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
Synonyms: superior, victor,
master
verb(mas-ter)
get on top of; deal with successfully
Synonyms: get over, overcome, subdue, surmount,
master
noun(mas-ter)
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
Synonyms: professional,
master
noun(mas-ter)
key that secures entrance everywhere
Synonyms: master key, passe-partout, passkey,
master
verb(mas-ter)
be or become completely proficient or skilled in
Synonyms: get the hang,
Examples:
She mastered Japanese in less than two years.
master
noun(mas-ter)
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
Synonyms: master copy, original,
master
noun(mas-ter)
presiding officer of a school
master
verb(mas-ter)
have dominance or the power to defeat over
Synonyms: dominate,
Examples:
Her pain completely mastered her.
The methods can master the problems.
master
noun(mas-ter)
a person who has general authority over others
Synonyms: lord, overlord,
master
noun(mas-ter)
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
Synonyms: captain, sea captain, skipper,
master
noun(mas-ter)
an artist of consummate skill
Synonyms: maestro,
Examples:
A master of the violin.
One of the old masters.
master
verb(mas-ter)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Synonyms: control,
master
adjective(mas-ter)
most important element
Synonyms: chief, main, primary, principal,
Examples:
The master bedroom.
A master switch.
master
noun(mas-ter)
directs the work of others
master
noun(mas-ter)
someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

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