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master vs postmaster

postmaster vs master

master and postmaster both are nouns.

master is an adjective but postmaster is not an adjective.

master is a verb but postmaster is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
master Yes Yes Yes No
postmaster Yes No No No
As nouns, postmaster is a hyponym of master; that is, postmaster is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than master:
  • master: directs the work of others
  • postmaster: the person in charge of a post office
Other hyponyms of master include spymaster, station agent, stationmaster.
master (noun) postmaster (noun)
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made the person in charge of a post office
key that secures entrance everywhere
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) postmaster (adjective)
most important element
master (verb) postmaster (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 postmaster

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