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master vs main

main vs master

master and main both are nouns.

master and main both are adjectives.

master is a verb but main is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
master Yes Yes Yes No
main Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, master and main are synonyms defined as:
  • master and main: most important element
Other synonyms of master include chief, primary, principal.
master (noun) main (noun)
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
key that secures entrance everywhere any very large body of (salt) water
an artist of consummate skill
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
an authority qualified to teach apprentices
directs the work of others
a person who has general authority 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) main (adjective)
most important element (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence
most important element
of force; of the greatest possible intensity
master (verb) main (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
Difference between master and main

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