Cool MateMaster
UK /["/ˈmɑːstə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈmæstər/"]/
Definition
a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home
In simple words: Someone very skilled or good at something.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- expert
- guru
- proficient
- ace
- maestro
Antonyms
- apprentice
- novice
- amateur
Common mistakes
- 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.