- 1(old-fashioned) a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home They lived in fear of their master.
person in control - 2master of something a person who is able to control something She was no longer master of her own future.
- 3master (of something) a person who is skilled at something a master of disguise a master of the serve-and-volley game see past master dog owner
- 4the owner of a dog The dog saved its master's life. university degree
- 5master's (also master's degree) a second university degree, such as an M.A. or an M.S. He has a Master's in Business Administration. see M.A., M.B.A., M.S.
- 6Master a person who has a master's degree a Master of Arts/Science captain of ship
- 7the captain of a ship that transports goods
- 8a famous painter who lived in the past an exhibition of work by the French master Monet see old master original CD/movie
- 9(often used as an adjective) a version of a CD, movie, etc. from which copies are made the master copy title
- 10Master (old-fashioned) a title used when speaking to or about a boy who is too young to be called Mr. (also used in front of the name on an envelope, etc.)
- 11Master a title used for speaking to or about some religious teachers or leaders There are many other compounds ending in master. You will find them at their place in the alphabet. Idioms
of servants
to be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by someone else
(usually used in negative sentences) to support two opposing parties, principles, etc. at the same time
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