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Master/Mister
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Master vs. Mister
Master
/ˈmɑːstə/
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A person with power or control over something; an expert in a particular field.
Examples:
Nevertheless, she had
mastered
him.
Their
masters
must not enter."
Martin rented a typewriter and spent a day
mastering
the machine.
Synonyms:
expert
lord
owner
commander
guru
Antonyms:
servant
novice
apprentice
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Mister
/ˈmɪstə/
A title of respect for a man, often used before a surname
Examples:
Synonyms:
sir
man
gentleman
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Ways to tell them apart:
Master
refers to a person who has a significant degree of control or skill over something.
Mister
is a polite form of address for a man, typically when you do not know his name or in formal situations.
Remember that
Master
can also refer to a male teacher or instructor, or a person having authority over others, especially servants or slaves.
Mister
is commonly used as a title before a man's surname.
Master can also describe proficiency in a particular skill or pursuit.
When to use master:
When to use mister:
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