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Master vs. Mister

Master

/ˈmɑːstə/

A person with power or control over something; an expert in a particular field.

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Nevertheless, she had mastered him.Their masters must not enter."Martin rented a typewriter and spent a day mastering the machine.

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Mister

/ˈmɪstə/

A title of respect for a man, often used before a surname

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

Master often refers to someone who has control or command over something, while Mister is a polite form of address for a man.
Remember Master with the idea of expertise or control, such as a Master of Ceremonies or a masters degree'.
Mister (Mr.) is typically used before a man's surname, like Mr. Smith, making it a title of respect.
Master can also denote someone who has reached a distinguished level, such as a master artist or craftsman.
Mister is general and does not imply any level of skill or authority.

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