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boss

Pronunciation: [bɔs]

Word

Context: "workplace"

(noun) a person who is in charge of a group of people at work. This person tells others what to do and helps them do their jobs better.

Example

My boss is very supportive and helps me with my projects.

Example

Her boss never listens to her ideas, which makes her feel undervalued.

Example

Who is your boss at your job?

Context: "workplace"

(verb) to give orders or control over someone. If you boss someone around, you tell them what to do in a commanding way.

Example

He likes to boss his little brother around when they play games.

Example

Unlike his friends, he never tries to boss anyone around.

Example

Do you think it's okay to boss others around sometimes?

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