bosses

Meanings

• noun

  A person who has the authority and control over others, especially in a business or organization.

  - "John is the boss of the sales team."
  - "The boss made the final decision."
  - "Employees look up to their boss for guidance."

---

Synonyms

employer , gov , guv , guvnor , mate , head , leader , leader , line manager , manager , supervisor , boss around , lord over , footrest , hassock

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with bosses
moss , bloss , cross , doss , loss

---

Variants

List of all variants of bosses that leads to same result
boss , bossdom , bossdoms , bosses , bossism , bossisms , final boss , final bosses , bossed , bossing , girlboss , girl boss , girlbosses , girl bosses , girlbossed , girl bossed , girlbossing , girl bossing , pit boss , pit bosses , straw boss , straw bosses

---

Etymology

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

The word 'boss' originated from the Middle English term 'baas', meaning 'master' or 'lord'. It was later adopted in the 16th century by the Dutch and Flemish settlers in North America, who used it to refer to their supervisors.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'boss' is also used in video games to refer to an enemy character that is larger and more powerful than others.

2. In the world of jazz music, a 'boss' is a musician who leads a band and sets the musical direction.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Manager: A manager is a person who has the responsibility to oversee and coordinate the activities of a group or organization.

2. Leader: A leader is a person who inspires and guides others towards a common goal.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'boss' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent various aspects of power, authority, and control. In pop culture, the term 'boss' is often associated with the image of a stern, authoritative figure who demands respect and obedience.

How to Memorize "bosses"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person in a suit and tie, sitting behind a large desk, giving orders to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boss' with the image of a strong, confident leader.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym B.O.S.S. to remember the definition: B - boss, O - oversees, S - supervises, S - manages.

---

Memorize "bosses" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize bosses is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.