master

/ˈmɑːstə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: masters · mastering · mastered

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Someone who has control over something or someone.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người có quyền kiểm soát điều gì đó hoặc ai đó

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Noun

Examples

We are masters of the sea.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The owner of an animal or slave.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chủ sở hữu của động vật hoặc nô lệ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Masterful.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tài giỏi

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Adjective

Examples

a master performance

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Main, principal or predominant.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chính, chủ yếu hoặc chiếm ưu thế

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “master” mean?

Someone who has control over something or someone.

Is “master” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.