nounπShareSomeone who has control over something or someone."The dog masters controlled their pack with firm, but loving guidance. "personorganizationbusinessgovernmentpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe owner of an animal or slave."In the old stories, the masters of the slaves controlled every aspect of their lives. "animalpersonpropertyinhumanhistorylawsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner."The ship's masters guided the cargo safely across the ocean. "nauticaljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe head of a household."In the old house, the masters of the family always ate dinner at the head of the table. "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who employs others."The plantation masters relied on the labor of enslaved people. "businessjoborganizationeconomyworkhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expert at something."Mark Twain was a master of fiction."abilityachievementpersonjobeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices."Several masters in the carpenters' guild took on new apprentices this year, eager to pass on their skills. "jobeducationworkpersonindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA schoolmaster."Mr. Davis, the masters, always had a kind word for his students. "personeducationjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA skilled artist."The local art fair featured paintings from several masters, showcasing their exceptional talent and years of dedication. "artpersonachievementstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA man or a boy; mister. See Master.""Please call for Masters Smith to come to the headmaster's office." "persontitleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree."She has a master in psychology."educationachievementdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person holding such a degree."He is a master of marine biology."personeducationdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe original of a document or of a recording."The record label searched everywhere for the masters of the band's first album, hoping to remaster them for a special edition release. "mediatechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later."The director filmed several masters of the kitchen scene to ensure they had enough coverage for editing in the close-ups of the chef's hands. "mediatechnicalentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA parajudicial officer (such as a referee, an auditor, an examiner, or an assessor) specially appointed to help a court with its proceedings."The case was tried by a master, who concluded that the plaintiffs were the equitable owners of the property. [...]"lawgovernmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source."a master database"devicetechnologyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person holding an office of authority, especially the presiding officer."The school's new principal is the masters of the student council. "governmentpoliticsorganizationpositionjobpersonbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies."Our local Rotary Club's masters helped organize a joint community project with the Lions Club. "organizationsocietygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a master."After years of practice, she finally masters the art of playing the piano. "achievementabilityeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become the master of; to subject to one's will, control, or authority; to conquer; to overpower; to subdue."She studied diligently to masters her fear of public speaking. "achievementabilityactionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo learn to a high degree of proficiency."It took her years to master the art of needlecraft."abilityachievementeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo own; to possess."After years of practice, she masters the art of playing the piano. "propertybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(especially of a musical performance) To make a master copy of."The band will masters their new album at the recording studio next week. "musicsoundentertainmenttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually with in) To earn a Master's degree."He mastered in English at the state college."educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(in combination) A vessel having a specified number of masts."a two-master"nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA master's degree."She is studying hard to earn her masters in engineering. "educationachievementdegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading