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Synonyms of past master

24 similar words

Another word for past master is master. Other synonyms of past master are ace, dab, adept, proficient and artist.

Synonyms and similar words for past master

nounOne who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or...

  • expert
  • guru
  • 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.
  • dabster
  • don handA skilful person; a dab hand.
  • Jedi Master humorousRespectful term of address for an expert in a particular field.
  • masterAn expert at something.
  • 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.
  • proficientAn expert.
  • top gun
  • whizSomeone who is remarkably skilled at something.
  • wiz
  • wizard
  • veteran

Meaning of past master

  1. noun One who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.
  2. noun Someone who has previously been a master at a given lodge.

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Questions about synonyms of past master

What is another word for past master?
Past master has 24 synonyms on Word.ws, such as master, ace, dab, adept, proficient, artist and expert.
What does past master mean?
Past master means one who has an extremely high level of ability or knowledge within an area of achievement or expertise.

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