master

Meanings

• an artist of consummate skill
  • "a master of the violin"
  • "one of the old masters"
• a person who has general authority over others
• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
• directs the work of others
• presiding officer of a school
• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
• an authority qualified to teach apprentices
• key that secures entrance everywhere
• be or become completely proficient or skilled in
  • "She mastered Japanese in less than two years"
• get on top of; deal with successfully
• have dominance or the power to defeat over
  • "Her pain completely mastered her"
  • "The methods can master the problems"
• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
• most important element
  • "the master bedroom"
  • "a master switch"

Synonyms

captain, chief, control, dominate, get over, get the hang, headmaster, lord, maestro, main, master copy, master key, original, overcome, overlord, passe-partout, passkey, primary, principal, professional, schoolmaster, sea captain, skipper, subdue, superior, surmount, victor