Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb master
3 of 4 senses of master
Sense 2
overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master
=> bulldog
Sense 3
dominate, master
=> command
=> subjugate, subject
Sense 4
master, control
=> cinch
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb master
3 of 4 senses of master
Sense 2
overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master
=> bulldog
Sense 3
dominate, master
=> command
=> general
=> officer
=> subjugate, subject
=> dragoon
=> enslave
Sense 4
master, control
=> cinch
Entailment of verb master
2 of 4 senses of master
Sense 1
master, get the hang
=> drill, exercise, practice, practise
=> learn, larn
Sense 4
master, control
=> understand
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Frequency) of verb master
4 senses of master
Sense 1
master, get the hang
Sense 2
overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master
=> overcome, defeat
Sense 3
dominate, master
=> control, command
Sense 4
master, control
Familiarity of verb master
master used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count = 4)
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb master
Sense 1
master, get the hang
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Sense 2
overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master
=> overcome, defeat
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Sense 3
dominate, master
=> control, command
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Sense 4
master, control
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Grep of noun master
ballet master
bandmaster
burgomaster
chess master
choirmaster
drill master
games-master
grandmaster
headmaster
housemaster
international grandmaster
john bach mcmaster
lockmaster
master
master's degree
master-at-arms
master bedroom
master copy
master cylinder
master file
master in business
master in public affairs
master key
master of architecture
master of arts
master of arts in library science
master of arts in teaching
master of ceremonies
master of divinity
master of education
master of fine arts
master of laws
master of library science
master of literature
master of science
master of science in engineering
master of theology
master plan
master race
master sergeant
mastering
mastermind
masterpiece
masters
mastership
masterstroke
masterwort
mastery
mcmaster
old master
past master
paymaster
postmaster
property master
quartermaster
question master
quizmaster
rattlesnake's master
rattlesnake master
riding master
ringmaster
sailing master
schoolmaster
scoutmaster
stationmaster
taskmaster
toastmaster
trainmaster
whoremaster
yardmaster
Overview of noun master
The noun master has 10 senses (first 6 from tagged texts)
1. (8) maestro, master -- (an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters")
2. (5) overlord, master, lord -- (a person who has general authority over others)
3. (1) victor, master, superior -- (a combatant who is able to defeat rivals)
4. (1) master -- (directs the work of other)
5. (1) headmaster, schoolmaster, master -- (presiding officer of a school)
6. (1) master, master copy, original -- (an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made)
7. master, captain, sea captain, skipper -- (an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship)
8. master -- (someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution)
9. master, professional -- (an authority qualified to teach apprentices)
10. passkey, passe-partout, master key, master -- (key that secures entrance everywhere)
Overview of verb master
The verb master has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (4) master, get the hang -- (be or become completely proficient or skilled in "She mastered Japanese in less than two years")
2. (2) overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master -- (get on top of deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness")
3. (1) dominate, master -- (have dominance or the power to defeat over "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems")
4. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?")
Overview of adj master
The adj master has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) master -- (highly skilled or proficient" "a master plumber"; "a master thief")
2. master -- (controlling; "master race"; "master plan")
Antonyms of adj master
2 senses of master
Sense 1
master(postnominal)
INDIRECT (VIA skilled) -> unskilled
Sense 2
master(postnominal)
INDIRECT (VIA superior) -> inferior
Similarity of adj master
2 senses of master
Sense 1
master(postnominal)
=> skilled (vs. unskilled)
Sense 2
master(postnominal)
=> superior (vs. inferior)
Attributes of adj master
Familiarity of adj master
master used as an adjective is rare (polysemy count = 2)
Grep of adj master
master
mastered
masterful
masterless
masterly
Overview of noun master
The noun master has 10 senses (first 6 from tagged texts)
1. (8) maestro, master -- (an artist of consummate skill; "a master of the violin"; "one of the old masters")
2. (5) overlord, master, lord -- (a person who has general authority over others)
3. (1) victor, master, superior -- (a combatant who is able to defeat rivals)
4. (1) master -- (directs the work of other)
5. (1) headmaster, schoolmaster, master -- (presiding officer of a school)
6. (1) master, master copy, original -- (an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made)
7. master, captain, sea captain, skipper -- (an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship)
8. master -- (someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution)
9. master, professional -- (an authority qualified to teach apprentices)
10. passkey, passe-partout, master key, master -- (key that secures entrance everywhere)
Overview of verb master
The verb master has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (4) master, get the hang -- (be or become completely proficient or skilled in "She mastered Japanese in less than two years")
2. (2) overcome, get over subdue, surmount, master -- (get on top of deal with successfully; "He overcame his shyness")
3. (1) dominate, master -- (have dominance or the power to defeat over "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems")
4. master, control -- (have a firm understanding or knowledge of be on top of "Do you control these data?")
Overview of adj master
The adj master has 2 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) master -- (highly skilled or proficient" "a master plumber"; "a master thief")
2. master -- (controlling; "master race"; "master plan")
master definition
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