Definitions

boss

[baws, bos] / bɔs, bɒs /

NOUN

manager over other employees

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrator chief chieftain director employer executive leader owner supervisor

STRONG

controller exec foreperson head honcho overseer superintendent wheel

WEAK

big cheese big gun big person dominator girlboss head honcho helmer person in charge taskperson top dog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

employee worker

STRONG

subordinate

NOUN

game antagonist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist opponent

STRONG

adversary enemy foe

WEAK

character

Antonyms

STRONG

player protagonist

VERB

control; command

Synonyms

STRONG

administer administrate chaperone direct employ manage overlook oversee quarterback run superintend supervise survey

WEAK

take charge

Antonyms

STRONG

follow obey serve

ADJECTIVE

great

Synonyms

STRONG

capital champion fine fly top

WEAK

awesome bang-up excellent first-rate whiz-bang wonderful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lousy terrible

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Most of the G7 leaders are coming, as will Ukrainian President Zelensky, along with 65 other heads of state and government and 850 of the world's top bosses, and dozens more tech pioneers.

From BBC

At the time, bosses publicly said the loan was needed for "short-term" funding issues.

From BBC

The defeat leaves Spurs 14th in the Premier League, having won just seven of their 22 games this season, and large sections of the supporters have already lost faith in the former Brentford boss.

From BBC

Powers filled many roles for her boss, prosecutors allege.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Arsenal boss said: "I've just seen the replays - I think it's a clear intention to clear the ball inside and it's a clear penalty, so I don't understand why it's not been given."

From BBC

boss

Example Sentences

Related Words