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master's

[mas-terz, mah-sterz] / ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz /
NOUN
academic degree
Synonyms
WEAK
Associate's Associate's degree Bachelor's PhD bachelor's degree degree graduate degree master's degree undergraduate degree
NOUN
postgraduate degree
Synonyms
WEAK
PhD advanced degree doctoral degree doctorate master's degree postgrad degree
masters
NOUN
person in charge, female or male
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administrator boss commander director guru instructor judge manager owner ruler teacher
STRONG
captain chief chieftain commandant conqueror controller employer general governor guide head lord matriarch overlord overseer patriarch pedagogue preceptor principal pro skipper superintendent supervisor swami taskmaster tutor wheel
WEAK
commanding officer head person schoolmaster/mistress slave driver spiritual leader top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
employee follower pupil student worker
WEAK
amateur servant
NOUN
expert, skilled person, female or male
Synonyms
STRONGEST
artist authority connoisseur doctor genius guru professional scientist
STRONG
ace adept artiste buff champion conqueror doyen doyenne maestro maven pro pundit sage savant shark victor virtuoso whiz winner wizard
WEAK
old hand old pro past master prima donna proficient real pro whiz-bang
Antonyms
STRONG
amateur ignoramus loser rookie
WEAK
servant
VERB
learn; become proficient
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehend grasp understand
STRONG
acquire cram grind study swamp
WEAK
beat the game beat the system bone up bury yourself in excel in gain mastery get down cold get down pat get hold of get the hang of get the knack of hit the books learn the ropes megastudy pick up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
misinterpret mistake misunderstand
WEAK
be ignorant

Example Sentences

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The 34-year-old Englishman, who finished tied third at the Masters last week, was joined by Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie in agreeing a deal.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Rahm - then the Masters champion and fresh from helping Europe win the Ryder Cup - was lured over.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

McIlroy joined Jack Nicklaus, Sir Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods as the only golfers to successfully defend a Masters title.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Freddie Couples used to roll out of bed and find the Masters Top 10 like a plumber fixing a sink.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She was the Director—the leader of their order, the one to whom all the Masters and their Apprentices looked for protection and guidance—and the Director did not show weakness.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee