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What does the word master mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive

To overpower; subdue; rule; know; understand thoroughly.

Part of speech: noun

A commander; teacher; employer; owner.

Part of speech: noun

An adept, as in an art or profession.

Part of speech: adjective

Controlling; chief.

Usage examples for master

I only know that if you keep them, I may be his wife, but you will be my master; and I dare not face that." – A Romance of Wastdale by A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley) Mason
The first was probably that of the master of the house. – The Gloved Hand by Burton E. Stevenson
None better, Master Droop. – The Panchronicon by Harold Steele Mackaye