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- [mas-terz, mah-sterz]
- /ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz/
- /ˈmɑː.stər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mas-terz, mah-sterz]
- /ˈmæs tərz, ˈmɑ stərz/
Definitions of masters word
- noun masters a degree awarded by a graduate school or department, usually to a person who has completed at least one year of graduate study. 1
- adjective masters being master; exercising mastery; dominant. 1
- adjective masters chief or principal: a master list. 1
- adjective masters directing or controlling: a master switch. 1
- adjective masters of or relating to a master from which copies are made: master film; master matrix; master record; master tape. 1
- adjective masters dominating or predominant: a master play. 1
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Origin of masters
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English maistre, maister, Old English magister < Latin; akin to magnus great
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Masters
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
masters popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
masters usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for masters
noun masters
- controllers — Plural form of controller.
- chiefs — Plural form of chief.
- bosses — a familiar name for a calf or cow.
- leaders — Plural form of leader.
- administrators — A person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
verb masters
- crams — to fill (something) by force with more than it can easily hold.
- grinds — (Ireland, colloquial, plurale tantum) tutoring; extra lessons in a specific subject outside of school hours. Grinds are often given by private individuals or firms, and might not be provided by the school.
- controls — a device or mechanism for operating or regulating a car, aircraft, etc
adjective masters
- mains — a river in central and W Germany, flowing W from the Bohemian Forest in N Bavaria into the Rhine at Mainz. 305 miles (490 km) long.
- dominants — Plural form of dominant.
- majors — Plural form of major.
- ascendants — Plural form of ascendant.
- grand — impressive in size, appearance, or general effect: grand mountain scenery.
Antonyms for masters
noun masters
- employees — Plural form of employee.
- followers — Plural form of follower.
- amateurs — Plural form of amateur.
- initiates — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
- ignoramuses — Plural form of ignoramus.
adjective masters
- inferiors — Plural form of inferior.
- smalls — something that is small: Do you prefer the small or the large?
- auxiliaries — foreign or allied troops serving another nation; mercenaries
- copies — A thing made to be similar or identical to another.
- duplicates — Plural form of duplicate.
Top questions with masters
- who won the masters today?
- what is a masters degree?
- how long does it take to get a masters degree?
- who won the masters?
- how many years is a masters degree?
- when is the masters?
- when is the masters 2015?
- how long is a masters degree?
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
- Words starting with ma
- Words starting with mas
- Words starting with mast
- Words starting with maste
- Words starting with master
- Words starting with masters