B2noun 1K

Master

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈmɑːstə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈmæstər/"]/

Meaning of Master

a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home

In simple words: Someone very skilled or good at something.

Master in a sentence

• She is a master of classical music, having studied for over a decade.
• The master of the house welcomed us with a warm smile.
• To truly master a skill, one must practice consistently.
• He is a master in the art of negotiation, always getting the best deals.
• The master race concept has been discredited and rejected by most societies.

How to use Master

Use 'master' when referring to a person who has complete control or skill in a field. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts but can be seen as overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

master + object

Memory hint

Think of 'master' as 'the one who masters the task' — like a wizard mastering magic.

Related words

Collocations with Master

• political
• colonial
• slave
• obey
• please
• serve
• master of
• political
• colonial
• slave
• obey
• please
• serve
• master of
• acknowledged
• great
• undisputed
• builder
• craftsman
• painter
• master of
• be a past master at something
• be a past master of something
• do
• study for
• take
• degree
• thesis
• master in
• do
• study for
• take
• degree
• thesis
• master in
• political
• colonial
• slave
• obey
• please
• serve
• master of

Synonyms for Master

• expert
• guru
• proficient
• ace
• maestro

Opposites of Master

• apprentice
• novice
• amateur

Common mistakes with Master

• Confused with 'mastery' which is the state of being skilled.
• Using 'master' inappropriately as a verb without context.
• Assuming 'master' must refer to a male.

Frequently asked questions about Master

What does Master mean?

Someone very skilled or good at something.

What is the definition of Master?

a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home

How do you use Master in a sentence?

She is a master of classical music, having studied for over a decade.

Can you give another example of Master?

The master of the house welcomed us with a warm smile.

What are synonyms for Master?

Common alternatives include expert, guru, proficient, ace, maestro.

What is the opposite of Master?

Opposite meanings include apprentice, novice, amateur.

What words go with Master?

It commonly pairs with political, colonial, slave, obey, please, serve, master of, political, colonial, slave, obey, please, serve, master of, acknowledged, great, undisputed, builder, craftsman, painter, master of, be a past master at something, be a past master of something, do, study for, take, degree, thesis, master in, do, study for, take, degree, thesis, master in, political, colonial, slave, obey, please, serve, master of.

What are common mistakes when using Master?

Confused with 'mastery' which is the state of being skilled. Using 'master' inappropriately as a verb without context. Assuming 'master' must refer to a male.

How do you pronounce Master?

US: /["/ˈmæstər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈmɑːstə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Master?

Use 'master' when referring to a person who has complete control or skill in a field. It's appropriate in formal and informal contexts but can be seen as overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Master?

"Master" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.