master

noun

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : master
  • plural : masters
  • English possessive, singular : master's
  • English possessive, plural : masters'

Senses

  • historic term for a ship's officer
  • military rank
  • judicial officer found in courts
  • title for leader of a group endeavour, such as a head chef over cooks or a conductor over an orchestra
  • most powerful person within an individual estate
  • skilled professional who is qualified to train apprentices and independently carry out a craft or trade

master

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : master
  • simple present, singular, third person : masters
  • simple past : mastered
  • present participle : mastering
  • past participle : mastered

Senses

  • become skilled in something
  • to make oneself a master of

master

adjective

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : master

Senses

  • title for leader of a group endeavour, such as a head chef over cooks or a conductor over an orchestra