master vs authority

authority vs master

master and authority both are nouns.

master is an adjective but authority is not an adjective.

master is a verb but authority is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
master	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
authority	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, authority is a hypernym of master; that is, authority is a word with a broader meaning than master:

master: an authority qualified to teach apprentices
authority: an expert whose views are taken as definitive

master (noun)	authority (noun)
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made	the power or right to give orders or make decisions
key that secures entrance everywhere	official permission or approval
an artist of consummate skill	freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals	an authoritative written work
an authority qualified to teach apprentices	an administrative unit of government
directs the work of others	an expert whose views are taken as definitive
a person who has general authority over others	(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution
presiding officer of a school
an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

master (adjective)	authority (adjective)
most important element

master (verb)	authority (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
be or become completely proficient or skilled in
get on top of; deal with successfully
have dominance or the power to defeat over

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