master
noun /ˈmɑːstə(r)/
/ˈmæstər/
Idioms - (especially in the past) a man who has people working for him, often as servants in his home
- They lived in fear of their master.
- the exploitation of slaves by their former masters
Extra Examples- His father was a wealthy, prominent Virginia slave master.
- corrupt people who would serve any master
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- political
- colonial
- slave
- …
- obey
- please
- serve
- …
- master of
- a person who is in charge of an organization or group
- His political masters are all old right-wing politicians.
- Many nations were trying to shake off their colonial masters.
Extra Examples- The city's new masters patrol deserted streets.
- those titans of industry, the masters of the universe
- master of something a person who is able to control something
- She was no longer master of her own future.
Extra Examplessee also puppet master- Fate can be a cruel master.
- We remain masters of our fate.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- political
- colonial
- slave
- …
- obey
- please
- serve
- …
- master of
- a person who shows a lot of skill at something
- master of something a master of disguise
- a master of her craft
- a master of the serve-and-volley game
- master at doing something a master at managing money
Extra Examples- Chaplin, the grand master of physical comedy
- Like most masters of her craft, Bowery wasn't appreciated in her time.
- The fugue was out of fashion when Bach became its master.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- acknowledged
- great
- undisputed
- …
- builder
- craftsman
- painter
- …
- master of
- be a past master at something
- be a past master of something
- a famous painter who lived in the past
- an exhibition of work by the French master, Monet
- the great masters of Impressionism
- This portrait is the work of an acknowledged master.
- master’s(also master’s degree)a second university degree, or, in Scotland, a first university degree, such as an MA
- He has a Master's in Business Administration.
- She holds a master's degree in journalism.
Extra ExamplesTopics Educationb2- He did a Master's at Hull University.
- She got her Master's last year.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + Master’s- do
- study for
- take
- …
- degree
- thesis
- master in
- (usually Master)a person who has a master’s degree
- a Master of Arts/Science
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + Master’s- do
- study for
- take
- …
- degree
- thesis
- master in
- the owner of an animal, especially a dog or horse
- The dog saved its master's life.
- Even the animals knew their masters were excited.
- The horses watched their masters placidly.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- political
- colonial
- slave
- …
- obey
- please
- serve
- …
- master of
- (British English, old-fashioned) a male teacher at a school, especially a private school
- the physics master
- He was ballet master at several dance schools.
- the captain of a ship that transports goods
- (often used as an adjective) a version of a recording from which copies are made
- the master copy
- Master(old-fashioned) a title used when speaking to or about a boy who is too young to be called Mr (also used in front of the name on an envelope, etc.)
- Master(in the UK) the title of the head of some schools and university colleges
- the Master of Wolfson College
- Mastera title used for speaking to or about some religious teachers or leaders
of servants
person in control
person with skill
famous painter
university degree
animal owner
teacher
captain of ship
original record/tape/movie
title
Word OriginOld English mæg(i)ster (later reinforced by Old French maistre), from Latin magister; probably related to magis ‘more’.
Idioms
be your own master/mistress
- to be free to make your own decisions rather than being told what to do by somebody elseTopics Preferences and decisionsc2
serve two masters
- (usually used in negative sentences) to support two different parties, principles, etc. at the same time