Synonyms for

Mastered

Verb / ˈmæstɜ:d / Another word for mastered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To have become very skilled at something.

Synonyms & similar words

downpat subdue control down getover overcome master surmount dominate getthehang achieved attained accomplished perfected learned acquired grasped understood dominated conquered excelled fluent proficient expert skilled practiced accomplished competent adept polished

Synonyms by register

Formal

accomplished perfected conquered proficient

Informal

nailed aced cracked got the hang of

Literary

subdued commanded harnessed

Antonyms

failed struggled bungled botched fumbled mishandled

Common collocations

  • mastered the art
  • mastered the skill
  • mastered the technique
  • mastered the language
  • mastered the game
  • mastered the subject

Word family

noun mastery
verb master
adjective masterful

Usage note

Often used to describe achieving a high level of skill or knowledge in a particular area. Can imply complete control or understanding.

Example sentences

  1. She had mastered the piano by the time she was 10 years old.
  2. After many years of practice, he finally mastered the game of chess.
  3. The chef has mastered the art of making sushi.
  4. He worked hard and finally mastered the difficult math problem.
  5. She has mastered the skill of public speaking.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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