master
Translation
master, expert, owner, to master
Examples
He is a master of the guitar.
He is a master of the guitar.
The dog obeyed its master.
The dog obeyed its master.
She wants to master the French language.
She wants to master the French language.
This is the master bedroom.
This is the master bedroom.
Grammar Patterns
a master of ((sth.)) an expert in (sth.) He is a master of chess.
to master ((sth.)) to learn (sth.) thoroughly It takes years to master an instrument.
Similar Words
Noun: expert, professional, owner; Verb: learn, acquire, grasp
Etymology
From Latin 'magister' meaning 'chief, director, teacher'.
Memory Tips
A 'master' has 'mastery' over a skill or subject.