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BOSS

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Boss.

How to pronounce boss:

UK

Boss - as a noun

A person who exercises control over workers

Example: "If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chief13foreman12gaffer13honcho14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
supervisor15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person responsible for hiring workers

Example: "The boss hired three more men for the new job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hirer8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
employer15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who exercises control and makes decisions

Example: "He is his own boss now"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
leader7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments

Example: "Party bosses have a reputation for corruption"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
party bosspolitical boss

A circular rounded projection or protuberance

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
projection21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Boss - as an adjective satellite

Exceptionally good

Example: "A boss hand at carpentry"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brag7

Boss - as a verb

Raise in a relief

Example: "Embossed stationery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
emboss10stamp9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impress11imprint11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Boss - as an adjective

Of excellent quality, first-rate.

Example: "That is a boss zefron poster."

Example Sentences

"My boss is very demanding."
"She's the boss of a big company."
"I have a meeting with my boss tomorrow."
"The boss approved my vacation request."
"He's a tough boss to work for."
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Word Game Points

Is BOSS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boss is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOSS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is BOSS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boss is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOSS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is BOSS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boss is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOSS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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