BOSS as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a circular rounded projection or protuberance
   Synonym(s)
   • knob (what does knob mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • projection (what does projection mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • knobble (what does knobble mean?)
   • nailhead (what does nailhead mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • emboss (what does emboss mean?)
   • boss (what does boss mean?)
   • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a person responsible for hiring workers
   Synonym(s)
   • hirer (what does hirer mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the boss hired three more men for the new job
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • employer (what does employer mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • guvnor (what does guvnor mean?)
   • old man (what does old man mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hire (what does hire mean?)
   • engage (what does engage mean?)
   • employ (what does employ mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a person who exercises control and makes decisions
   Usage Example(s)
   • he is his own boss now
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • leader (what does leader mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • drug baron (what does drug baron mean?)
   • drug lord (what does drug lord mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a person who exercises control over workers
   Synonym(s)
   • chief (what does chief mean?)
   • foreman (what does foreman mean?)
   • gaffer (what does gaffer mean?)
   • honcho (what does honcho mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • supervisor (what does supervisor mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • baas (what does baas mean?)
   • ganger (what does ganger mean?)
   • straw boss (what does straw boss mean?)
   • assistant foreman (what does assistant foreman mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments
   Synonym(s)
   • party boss (what does party boss mean?)
   • political boss (what does political boss mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • party bosses have a reputation for corruption
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • politician (what does politician mean?)
   • politico (what does politico mean?)
   • pol (what does pol mean?)
   • political leader (what does political leader mean?)

BOSS as VERB

1. Meaning
   • raise in a relief
   Synonym(s)
   • emboss (what does emboss mean?)
   • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • embossed stationary
   Hypernyms(s) boss is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • impress (what does impress mean?)
   • imprint (what does imprint mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
   • seal (what does seal mean?)
   • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
   • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
   • impression (what does impression mean?)
   • knob (what does knob mean?)
   • boss (what does boss mean?)
   • relief (what does relief mean?)
   • relievo (what does relievo mean?)
   • rilievo (what does rilievo mean?)
   • embossment (what does embossment mean?)
   • sculptural relief (what does sculptural relief mean?)

BOSS as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • exceptionally good
   Synonym(s)
   • brag (what does brag mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a boss hand at carpentry
   • his brag cornfield
   Similar To
   • superior (what does superior mean?)