Dabbler and Past master

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Dabbler noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.

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Past master is an antonym for dabbler.

Nearby Words: dabble, dabbling, dabbled

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

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Dabbler is an antonym for past master.

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