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boss

/bɑs/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who has control and authority over other employees in an organization.

    - "John is the boss of the marketing department."
    - "Employees look up to their boss for guidance and support."
  • noun

    A person who is in charge of a particular activity or project.

    - "Sarah is the boss of the construction site."
    - "The team captain is the boss of the football match."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɒs/



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  3. /bɒs/



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  5. /bɒs/



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Synonyms

employer , gov , guv , guvnor , mate , head , leader , leader , line manager , manager , supervisor , boss around , lord over , footrest , hassock
Rhymes
Words rhyming with boss
moss , doss , bloss , posse , cross , loss
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Boss (en) : A person who has control and authority

  2. Boss (en) : A large, heavy object

  3. Boss (en) : To control or dominate

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Boss (en) : A person who has control and authority

  2. Boss (en) : A large, heavy object

  3. Boss (en) : To control or dominate

Variants
List of all variants of boss that leads to same result
boss , bossdom , bossdoms , bosses , bossism , bossisms , final boss , final bosses , bossed , bossing , boss man , boss men , anti-boss , pit boss , pit bosses , straw boss , straw bosses
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

bosses, bossing, bossed, bossier, bossiest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English bos 'master, lord', from bernian 'to possess, to have under control'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'boss' has its roots in Old English, meaning 'master' or 'lord'.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'boss' in English was in the 14th century.

  3. In some industries, such as construction and manufacturing, 'foreman' is used instead of 'boss' to refer to the person in charge of a team.

Related Concepts
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  1. Manager: A person who oversees and controls a business or department.

  2. Supervisor: A person who oversees and manages a team of employees.

  3. Leader: A person who leads and directs a group or organization.

Culture
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The term 'boss' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent authority figures and power dynamics. In literature, bosses are often portrayed as demanding, authoritative figures who wield significant power over their employees. In art, bosses have been depicted in various forms, from stern, imposing figures to more sympathetic and understanding leaders. In music, the term 'bossa nova' refers to a Brazilian music genre that emerged in the late 1950s, characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lilting melodies.

How to Memorize "boss"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person with a stern expression, wearing a suit and holding a clipboard, giving instructions to a group of employees.
    - Visualize the word 'boss' written in bold letters, with a line underneath it, to help reinforce the memory.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'boss' with the image of a person in a position of power and authority.
    - Think of the word 'leader' or 'manager' as synonyms for 'boss'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'B.O.S.S.' to remember the definition: 'B' for 'boss', 'O' for 'oversees', 'S' for 'supervises', and 'S' for 'supports'.

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