Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: mastered
IPA transcription: [m'æstɚd]
Pronunciations of mastered
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: down, down_pat(p), mastered
    Meaning: understood perfectly; "had his algebra problems down"
Usage examples
  • By rigid self-discipline, he had wholly mastered himself.
  • So cast out fear, for fear is cowardly--when it is not mastered.
  • And in this rugged and difficult fashion they mastered the language.
  • "They're mostly foreigners, Mr. Merrick, who haven't yet fully mastered the English language.
  • "Cow-punchers aren't expected to know all these things." Chip hated himself for replying so, but the temptation mastered him.
  • When you have mastered the mechanics of speech outlined in the next few chapters you will no longer be troubled with monotony.
  • A pupil as sharp as Capitola soon mastered her tasks, and found herself each day with many hours of leisure with which she did not know what to do.
  • His blood curdled when he found himself in absolute contact with such fierce and implacable enemies; but he so far mastered his feelings as to pursue his way into the center of the lodge, with an exterior that did not betray the weakness.
  • Lord Fawn had suffered a disappointment in love, but he had consoled himself with blue-books, and mastered his passion by incessant attendance at the India Board. The lady he had loved had been rich, and Lord Fawn was poor; but nevertheless he had mastered his passion.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Terry Fox, License CC BY-SA 4.0