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boss
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- pronunciation:
- baws
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who gives directions to workers and watches over their work.
He asked his boss for a raise in pay.- synonyms:
- chief, executive, manager
- similar words:
- administrator, employer, foreman, head, master, superintendent, supervisor
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| related words: |
captain, chief, commander, leader, top |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bosses, bossing, bossed |
| definition: |
to act like the boss of; order or tell what to do.
Lisa bosses her brother around.- synonyms:
- dictate
- similar words:
- command, dominate, oppress, order, push, ride, rule
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| related words: |
administer, captain |
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