master
gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1
Anglais
~ 1500
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
entity
1
Person with control or skill
A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is a master of [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
Synonymes
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.)
|
chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
Antonymes
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
Collocations
master of ceremonies
|master craftsman
|chess master
|master teacher
Thèmes
people
|skills
|authority
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She is a master of Italian cuisine.
- The master of the ship gave the order to sail.
- He became a chess master at the age of 15.
- The master craftsman trained several apprentices.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is a master of cooking.
- The master told the workers what to do.
- She is a chess master.
- The master teaches new students.
Verbe
B1
action
2
To gain complete skill in something
To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.
Schéma d’usage :
to master [a skill or subject]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
Synonymes
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
Antonymes
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
Collocations
master a language
|master the art
|master the basics
|master a technique
Thèmes
learning
|skills
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She mastered French in just two years.
- He has mastered the art of negotiation.
- You need to master the basics before moving on.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to master English.
- She mastered cooking very quickly.
- He mastered the guitar after many lessons.
Nom
technical
B2
entity
3
Original copy used for duplication
The first or main version of something that is copied.
Synonymes
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
Antonymes
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
Collocations
master tape
|master file
|master recording
Thèmes
technology
|media
|communication
Exemples
- The sound engineer worked on the master before making CDs.
- Keep the master file safe in case you need more copies.
- They lost the master recording in the fire.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This is the master copy of the video.
- We keep the master file on the computer.
- The master tape is in the studio.
Nom
formal
B2
entity
4
Male owner of people or animals (historical)
A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.
Synonymes
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
Antonymes
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
Collocations
slave master
|dog's master
Thèmes
history
|society
|law
|relationships
|politics
Exemples
- The dog followed its master everywhere.
- The slave's master lived in a large house.
- In the story, the servant betrayed his cruel master.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The dog loves its master.
- The slave had to work for his master.
- He is the master of many horses.
Nom
B2
entity
5
Postgraduate academic degree
A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.
Synonymes
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
Collocations
Master's degree
|Master of Science
|Master of Arts
Thèmes
education
Exemples
- She earned her master's in engineering last year.
- He is studying for a Master of Arts in History.
- Many jobs require at least a master's degree.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I want to get a master's degree.
- She has a Master's in Law.
- He will finish his master's next year.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
master
API
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
Syllabes et accentuation
mas - ter (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
Verb
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
Famille de mots
Forms
masters
noun
mastering
verb
mastered
verb
Core family
mastery
noun B2
masterful
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
masterly
adjective
Expressions
be master of your own destiny
1/bˈi mˈæstɚ əv jˈʊɹ ˈoʊn dˈɛstɪni/
idiom
Control your own life and future
To make your own choices and decide what happens in your life.
Exemples
- She believes everyone should be master of their own destiny.
- After quitting his job, he felt like the master of his own destiny.
master key
1/mˈæstɚ kˈi/
fixed phrase
Key that opens many locks
A key that can open several different locks in a building or system.
Exemples
- The janitor used the master key to open all the classrooms.
- Only security staff have access to the master key.
master of ceremonies
1/mˈæstɚ əv sˈɛɹɪmˌoʊniz/
fixed phrase
Event host or announcer
The person who introduces speakers and makes sure an event runs smoothly.
Exemples
- The master of ceremonies welcomed everyone to the gala.
- As master of ceremonies, she kept the show on schedule.
serve two masters
1/sˈɚv tˈu mˈæstɚz/
idiom
Follow two conflicting authorities at once
To try to please two different bosses or groups at the same time, which is usually hard or impossible.
Exemples
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.