Antonyms for master
| Grammar : Adj, noun, verb |
| Spell : mas-ter, mah-ster |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæs tər, ˈmɑ stər |
Definition of master
Origin :- late Old English mægester "one having control or authority," from Latin magister (n.) "chief, head, director, teacher" (source of Old French maistre, French maître, Spanish and Italian maestro, Portuguese mestre, Dutch meester, German Meister), contrastive adjective ("he who is greater") from magis (adv.) "more," from PIE *mag-yos-, comparative of root *meg- "great" (see mickle). Form influenced in Middle English by Old French cognate maistre. Meaning "original of a recording" is from 1904. In academic senses (from Medieval Latin magister) it is attested from late 14c., originally a degree conveying authority to teach in the universities. As an adjective from late 12c.
- adj expert
- adj main
- noun person in charge, female or male
- noun expert, skilled person, female or male
- verb learn; become proficient
- At length the servant returned, saying his master was now ready to see them.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- His long habit of thought concerning her enabled him to master this foolishness.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- If it please you, lady, my master bids me say he desires your presence.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- If a servant complained of being abused, his master had no power to retain him.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- But he was a man and his own master—if you can rightly call a man his own master that does them things.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- “I wish they may not be in league with them,” said Master Headley.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- “A tall and stalwart esquire, methinks,” said Master Headley.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- “Master Headley will give us work, mayhap,” said Stephen, turning to Tibble.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- There was another debate over Spring, who had followed his master as usual.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- He was interred under the stunted oak where Master Headley had been tied.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
Synonyms for master
- ace
- acquire
- adept
- administrator
- artist
- artiste
- ascendant
- authority
- beat the game
- beat the system
- bone up
- boss
- buff
- bury yourself in
- captain
- champion
- chief
- chieftain
- commandant
- commander
- commanding officer
- comprehend
- connoisseur
- conqueror
- controller
- controlling
- crack
- crackerjack
- cram
- director
- doctor
- doyen
- doyenne
- employer
- excel in
- experienced
- foremost
- gain mastery
- general
- genius
- get down cold
- get down pat
- get hold of
- get the hang of
- get the knack of
- governor
- grand
- grasp
- great
- grind
- guide
- guru
- head
- head person
- hit the books
- instructor
- judge
- leading
- learn the ropes
- lord
- maestro
- major
- manager
- masterly
- matriarch
- maven
- megastudy
- old hand
- old pro
- original
- overbearing
- overlord
- overseer
- owner
- paramount
- past master
- patriarch
- pedagogue
- pick up
- preceptor
- predominant
- predominate
- preponderant
- prevalent
- prima donna
- prime
- principal
- pro
- professional
- proficient
- pundit
- real pro
- regnant
- ruler
- sage
- savant
- schoolmaster/mistress
- scientist
- shark
- skilled
- skillful
- skipper
- slave driver
- sovereign
- spiritual leader
- study
- superintendent
- supervisor
- supreme
- swami
- swamp
- taskmaster
- teacher
- top dog
- tutor
- understand
- victor
- virtuoso
- wheel
- whiz
- whiz-bang
- winner
- wizard
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