Cool MateBoss
UK /["/bɒs/"]/US /["/bɔːs/"]/
Definition
a person who is in charge of other people at work and tells them what to do
In simple words: A person who is in charge of a workplace and tells others what to do.
Examples
- My boss always gives me constructive feedback.
- He is the boss of the entire project.
- After the meeting, my boss asked to see me in her office.
- She feels like a boss when she leads the team.
- I need to impress my boss during the next presentation.
- In the game, you have to defeat the boss to win.
- The final boss was the hardest enemy in the game.
- Being your own boss can be very rewarding.
Usage notes
Use 'boss' in workplaces or informal settings. It's generally respectful but can be negative if used sarcastically. Avoid using it in formal reports.
Grammar pattern
boss + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'boss' as the 'big boss' in a video game you need to defeat.
Collocations
- big
- company
- crime
- big
- company
- crime
Synonyms
- manager
- supervisor
- chief
- director
- head
Antonyms
- employee
- subordinate
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'leader', thinking they mean the same thing.
- Using 'boses' as a plural form instead of 'bosses'.