Beginner and Past master
Opposite meaning terms
Beginner
Beginner noun - A person who is just starting out in a field of activity.
Past master is an antonym for beginner.
Nearby Word: beginning
Past master
Past master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Usage example: a movie director who was widely regarded as the past master of suspense
Beginner is an antonym for past master.
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