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Meaning of the word masters in English

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masters

Noun

1.

a man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.

Example:
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he acceded to his master's wishes
Synonym:
lord overlord ruler sovereign monarch liege liege lord suzerain overseer superintendent director manager controller leader governor commander padrone captain head headman boss principal employer foreman chief top dog honcho Big Chief Big Daddy gaffer kahuna sachem
Antonym:
servant underling
2.

a man in charge of an organization or group.

Verb

1.

acquire complete knowledge or skill in (an accomplishment, technique, or art).

Example:
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I never mastered Latin
Synonym:
learn acquire pick up grasp understand get the hang of
2.

gain control of; overcome.

Example:
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I managed to master my fears
Synonym:
overcome conquer beat quell quash suppress control repress restrain overpower subdue vanquish subjugate hegemonize govern curb check bridle tame defeat get the better of get a grip on get over lick
Antonym:
give way to
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