master
A person who is very good at something or has power over others or things.
A person who has complete control over something or is highly skilled in a particular activity or subject.
To learn something very well so you can do it easily and well.
To learn something so well that you can do it perfectly or with great skill.
The first or main version of something that is copied.
An original version of a recording, document, or design from which copies are made.
A man who owns and controls other people as slaves, or owns animals.
A man who owns and controls slaves, servants, or animals, especially in historical contexts.
A degree you get after you finish more study after your first university degree.
An academic degree awarded by universities after completing advanced study beyond a bachelor's degree but before a doctorate.
- Base: master
- Plural: masters
- Base: master
- 3rd Person Singular: masters
- Present Participle: mastering
- Past: mastered
be master of your own destiny
1Control your own life and future
To make your own choices and decide what happens in your life.
- 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
1Key that opens many locks
A key that can open several different locks in a building or system.
- The janitor used the master key to open all the classrooms.
- Only security staff have access to the master key.
master of ceremonies
1Event host or announcer
The person who introduces speakers and makes sure an event runs smoothly.
- The master of ceremonies welcomed everyone to the gala.
- As master of ceremonies, she kept the show on schedule.
serve two masters
1Follow two conflicting authorities at once
To try to please two different bosses or groups at the same time, which is usually hard or impossible.
- You can't serve two masters; you have to choose one side.
- Serving two masters often leads to failure.