master
/ˈmɑːstə(r)/noun
उच्चारण मास्टर
मालिक, स्वामी; उस्ताद; स्नातकोत्तर उपाधि
Basic word
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[C]
(old-fashioned) a man who has people working for him; a person who is able to control something; a person who is very skilled at something; (Master's) a second university degree; (old-fashioned) a male teacher
मालिक, स्वामी; उस्ताद; स्नातकोत्तर उपाधि
- a master of disguise
- a Master's degree
- The master of the house greeted the guests.
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- He is a master of the sitar.
- She is studying for a Master's degree in economics.
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[T]
to learn or understand something completely; to manage to control an emotion
महारत हासिल करना; नियंत्रित करना
- Master the basics of grammar.
- It takes years to master the art of classical dance.
- He mastered his fear and spoke on stage.
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- Students master the basics before moving on.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
master (noun): skilled person
A master is a person who is highly skilled at something. It is countable.
Master वह व्यक्ति है जो किसी कार्य में अत्यंत कुशल है। यह countable है।
- He is a master of the sitar.
- The painter was a true master.
master of + noun / master at + -ing
Master of names the field; master at is followed by an -ing form or noun.
Master of क्षेत्र बताता है; master at के बाद -ing रूप या noun आता है।
- She is a master of storytelling.
- He is a master at solving puzzles.
master + object (verb)
To master something is to learn it so well that you can do it easily or control it. The object is a skill, a subject or a feeling.
किसी चीज़ को master करने का अर्थ उसे इतनी अच्छी तरह सीखना है कि आसानी से कर सकें या नियंत्रित कर सकें। Object कौशल, विषय या भावना होता है।
- Radhika mastered the grammar in a year.
- He finally mastered his fear of heights.
master + noun (modifier) / old-fashioned: employer
Master works as a modifier meaning main or expert. Old-fashioned master means a man with servants or pupils.
Master modifier के रूप में 'मुख्य' या 'दक्ष' अर्थ देता है। पुराने ढंग में master का अर्थ सेवकों या शिष्यों वाला पुरुष है।
- The master key opens every door.
- The servants obeyed their master.
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adjective + master
truegrandpastchessoldzen
- He is a grand master of chess.
Master का वर्णन करने वाले शब्द।
master + noun
plankeycopybedroomswitchcraftsman
- The master plan of the city was approved.
Master के बाद आने वाले nouns।
master + skill
a languagea skillthe art ofa subjecta technique
- It takes years to master the violin.
Master किए जाने वाले कौशल।
adverb + master
completelyfullyquicklynever quitefinally
- She never quite mastered the art of swimming.
Master के साथ adverbs।
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- Radhika wants to master English before the interview.
राधिका साक्षात्कार से पहले अंग्रेज़ी में महारत हासिल करना चाहती है।
- The old carpenter was a master of his craft.
वह बूढ़ा बढ़ई अपने काम में माहिर था।
- A good teacher helps students master difficult topics.
अच्छा शिक्षक विद्यार्थियों को कठिन विषयों में महारत दिलाता है।
- The master copy of the film is kept in a safe.
फ़िल्म की मूल प्रति तिजोरी में रखी जाती है।
- He has mastered the art of staying calm in a crisis.
उसने संकट में शांत रहने की कला में महारत हासिल कर ली है।
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✗ She mastered in mathematics.
✓ She mastered mathematics.
Master is transitive and takes no preposition.
Master सकर्मक है और इसके बाद preposition नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words all show high skill or control, but they differ in use.
ये शब्द उच्च कौशल या नियंत्रण दिखाते हैं, पर प्रयोग अलग है।
Someone with the highest skill; or to learn something completely.
सर्वोच्च कौशल वाला व्यक्ति; या किसी चीज़ को पूरी तरह सीखना।
- He is a master of music.
A person with special knowledge or training in a subject.
किसी विषय में विशेष ज्ञान या प्रशिक्षण वाला व्यक्ति।
- She is an expert in law.
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a past master (at/of sth)
a person who is very good at sth because they have a lot of experience
(किसी काम का) माहिर, पुराना उस्ताद
- He is a past master at avoiding difficult questions.
- She is a past master of the art of negotiation.
be master of your own destiny / fate
to be in control of your own life
अपनी क़िस्मत का मालिक ख़ुद होना
- Education allows a person to be master of his own destiny.
- Radhika believes she is master of her own fate.
serve two masters
to support two opposing groups, principles, etc. at the same time
दो नावों में पैर रखना, दो विरोधी पक्षों की सेवा करना
- You cannot serve two masters; choose one goal.
- A judge cannot serve two masters.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The noun mastery means great skill or complete control.
Noun mastery का अर्थ बड़ा कौशल या पूर्ण नियंत्रण, महारत है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Idioms and sayings, asked very often: jack of all trades, master of none (a person who can do many things but none very well), be your own master (be independent), a past master (an expert: 'a past master at grammar'), no man can serve two masters, fire is a good servant but a bad master.
Idioms और कहावतें बहुत पूछे जाते हैं: jack of all trades, master of none (अनेक काम कर सकने वाला पर किसी में निपुण नहीं), be your own master (स्वतंत्र होना), a past master (विशेषज्ञ: 'a past master at grammar'), no man can serve two masters (कोई दो मालिकों की सेवा नहीं कर सकता), fire is a good servant but a bad master।
Masterpiece (an excellent work of art), master plan (a detailed plan), mastermind (a very clever person who plans something), master key, master's degree (MA, MSc, MCom).
Collocations: masterpiece (उत्कृष्ट कलाकृति), master plan (विस्तृत योजना, महायोजना), mastermind (कुछ योजना बनाने वाला बहुत चतुर व्यक्ति, सरगना), master key, master's degree (MA, MSc, MCom)।