Definition of master

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • master is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • master is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • master is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of master


  • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. superior
    2. victor
  • get on top of; deal with successfully (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. get over
    2. overcome
    3. subdue
    4. surmount
  • an authority qualified to teach apprentices (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. professional
  • key that secures entrance everywhere (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. master key
    2. passe-partout
    3. passkey
  • be or become completely proficient or skilled in (verb)

    Examples

    1. She mastered Japanese in less than two years

    Synonyms

    1. get the hang
  • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. master copy
    2. original
  • presiding officer of a school (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. headmaster
    2. schoolmaster
  • have dominance or the power to defeat over (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her pain completely mastered her
    2. The methods can master the problems

    Synonyms

    1. dominate
  • a person who has general authority over others (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lord
    2. overlord
  • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. captain
    2. sea captain
    3. skipper
  • an artist of consummate skill (noun)

    Examples

    1. a master of the violin
    2. one of the old masters

    Synonyms

    1. maestro
  • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. control
  • most important element (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the master bedroom
    2. a master switch

    Synonyms

    1. chief
    2. main
    3. primary
    4. principal
  • directs the work of others (noun)
  • someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution (noun)

See definition of master in Merriam Webster