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Synonyms of master

32 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for master is skipper. Other synonyms of master are captain. The opposite of master is slave.

Synonyms and similar words for master

nounThe captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.

  • skipperThe master of a ship.
  • captainA commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a...

nounAn expert at something.

  • adeptOne fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient.
  • aceAn expert at something; a maverick, genius; a person of supreme talent.
  • artist
  • buff
  • crackerjack
  • crack handSynonym of dab hand (“expert; very skilled person”).
  • dabOne who is skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
  • dab handAn expert; a very skilled person.
  • dabsterAn expert; one who is master of their profession.
  • don handA skilful person; a dab hand.
  • expertA player ranking just below master.
  • Jedi Master humorousRespectful term of address for an expert in a particular field.
  • maven USAn expert in a given field; also, a person who is interested in and knowledgeable about a particular activity or thing...
  • old handA person who is experienced at a certain activity.
  • old soldier
  • old stagerA veteran; an experienced person.
  • past masterOne who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.
  • proficientAn expert.
  • top gun
  • whizSomeone who is remarkably skilled at something.
  • wiz
  • wizard
  • veteran

nounA master's degree; a type of postgraduate degree, usually undertaken after a bachelor degree.

nounThe primary wide shot of a scene, into which the closeups will be edited later.

  • establishing shotA master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene used to inform the audience of the location or situation.
  • long shotA master shot, the primary wide shot of a scene into which the closeups will be edited later.

nounA device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.

Opposite of master

nounA device that is controlling other devices or is an authoritative source.

  • secondary
  • slaveA device (such as a secondary flash or hard drive) that is subject to the control of another (a master).
  • worker

Meaning of master

  1. noun Someone who has control over something or someone.
  2. noun The owner of an animal or slave.
  3. noun The captain of a merchant ship; a master mariner.

Full definition of master

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Questions about synonyms of master

What is another word for master?
Master has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as skipper and captain.
What is the opposite of master?
The opposite of master is slave.
What does master mean?
Master means someone who has control over something or someone.

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