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(adj) main, chief, primary, principal
most important element
the chief aim of living; the main doors were of solid glass; the principal rivers of America; the principal example; policemen were primary targets; the master bedroom; a master switch
(noun) master copy, original
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
(noun) passe-partout, passkey, master key
key that secures entrance everywhere
(noun) headmaster, schoolmaster
presiding officer of a school
(noun) maestro
an artist of consummate skill
a master of the violin; one of the old masters
(noun) professional
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
(noun) sea captain, skipper, captain
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship
a person who has general authority over others
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
(verb) control
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
Do you control these data?
(verb) get the hang
be or become completely proficient or skilled in
She mastered Japanese in less than two years
(verb) get over, overcome, subdue, surmount
get on top of; deal with successfully
He overcame his shyness
(verb) dominate
have dominance or the power to defeat over
Her pain completely mastered her; The methods can master the problems