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bosses

|boss/es|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈbɑːsɪz/

🇬🇧

/ˈbɒsɪz/

(boss)

authority figure

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdverb
bossbossesbossesbossesbossedbossedbossingbossinessbossybossily
Etymology
Etymology Information

'boss' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'baas', where 'baas' meant 'master'.

Historical Evolution

'baas' transformed into the English word 'boss' during the 17th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'master or overseer', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person in charge'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'boss'.

The bosses of the company met to discuss the new strategy.

Synonyms

managerssupervisors

Verb 1

third person singular present tense of 'boss'.

She bosses her team around with confidence.

Synonyms

commandsdirects

Antonyms

follows

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Idioms

boss around

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41