| Main Entry: |
master |
| Part of Speech: |
verb |
| Definition: |
learn; become proficient |
Synonyms: |
acquire, beat the game, beat the system, bone up, bury yourself in,
comprehend, cram, excel in, gain mastery, get down cold, get down pat, get hold of, get the hang of, get the knack of,
grasp,
grind, hit the books, learn the ropes, megastudy,
pick up,
study,
swamp*,
understand
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Antonyms: |
be ignorant
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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