master
gb/mˈæstɚ/ us/mˈæstɚ/
B1
Engels
~ 1500
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
1
Person with control or skill
A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is a master of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'master' meaning 'expert' with 'master' meaning 'male owner of slaves' in historical contexts; be aware of context to avoid misunderstanding.
Synoniemen
expert (Focuses on high skill and knowledge rather than authority.)
|
chief (Focuses more on leadership or authority within a group.)
Antoniemen
novice (A beginner with little experience or skill in a field.)
Woordcombinaties
master of ceremonies
|master craftsman
|chess master
|master teacher
Thema's
people
|skills
|authority
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He is a master of cooking.
- The master told the workers what to do.
- She is a chess master.
- The master teaches new students.
Werkwoord
B1
action
2
To gain complete skill in something
To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.
Gebruikspatroon:
to master [a skill or subject]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'control'—here it means gaining skill, not having power over people or things.
Synoniemen
perfect (Emphasizes making something flawless rather than gaining control over it.)
Antoniemen
struggle with (Indicates difficulty in learning or performing something.)
Woordcombinaties
master a language
|master the art
|master the basics
|master a technique
Thema's
learning
|skills
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She mastered French in just two years.
- He has mastered the art of negotiation.
- You need to master the basics before moving on.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I want to master English.
- She mastered cooking very quickly.
- He mastered the guitar after many lessons.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
B2
entity
3
Original copy used for duplication
The first or main version of something that is copied.
Synoniemen
prototype (A first model, but not necessarily for duplication purposes.)
Antoniemen
copy (A reproduction rather than the original source.)
Woordcombinaties
master tape
|master file
|master recording
Thema's
technology
|media
|communication
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- This is the master copy of the video.
- We keep the master file on the computer.
- The master tape is in the studio.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
formal
B2
entity
4
Male owner of people or animals (historical)
A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.
Synoniemen
owner (General term for someone who possesses something.)
Antoniemen
servant (A person who works for someone else and does not have ownership.)
Woordcombinaties
slave master
|dog's master
Thema's
history
|society
|law
|relationships
|politics
Voorbeelden
- The dog followed its master everywhere.
- The slave's master lived in a large house.
- In the story, the servant betrayed his cruel master.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The dog loves its master.
- The slave had to work for his master.
- He is the master of many horses.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
entity
5
Postgraduate academic degree
A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.
Synoniemen
postgraduate degree (General term for degrees beyond bachelor's level, includes doctorates.)
Woordcombinaties
Master's degree
|Master of Science
|Master of Arts
Thema's
education
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I want to get a master's degree.
- She has a Master's in Law.
- He will finish his master's next year.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
master
IPA
GB/mˈæstɚ/
US/mˈæstɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
mas - ter (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
Verb
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
Woordfamilie
Forms
masters
noun
mastering
verb
mastered
verb
Core family
mastery
noun B2
masterful
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
masterly
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.