master synonyms

master

modif.

leading, supreme, main; see excellent, major 1, principal.

master

n.

  1. One who directs others

    chief, leader, governor, ruler, director, lord, overseer, supervisor, superintendent, boss, lord and master*, honcho, sachem, judge, patriarch, chieftain, commander, commandant; see also administrator.

    Antonyms servant*, underling*, subject. *

  2. A teacher

    instructor, preceptor, mentor; see teacher 1.

  3. One who possesses great skill

    genius, maestro, savant, sage, scientist, past master, champion, prima donna, virtuoso, protagonist, connoisseur, academician, pundit, fellow, doctor, boss*; see also artist 1, 2, scholar 2.

    Antonyms disciple*, beginner*, novice. *

  4. A supreme being, especially Christ

    supreme being, Christ, Messiah; see god 1, 2, 3.

  5. The source of copies

    original, control, file copy; see copy.

master

v.

  1. To conquer

    subdue, rule, vanquish; see defeat 1.

  2. To become proficient in

    gain mastery in, understand, comprehend; see learn 1, study 1.

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