boss (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bɒs/

Definition

The person who is in charge of a company or team.

Examples

• My boss is very kind and understanding.

• She has been the boss of the department for five years.

• He wants to become his own boss one day.

How to Use boss

boss of (prepositional phrase)

The person in charge of a specific group or area. — "He is the boss of the sales team."

Synonyms of boss

Words with a similar meaning to boss:

• leader
• manager
• supervisor
• director

Antonyms of boss

Words with the opposite meaning to boss:

• employee
• worker

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