boss (**보**스) — a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɔːs/
Korean meaning: 상사, 사장, 우두머리
Korean pronunciation: **보**스
Example Sentences
- The boss is coming! Quick, look busy!
- She became the boss of the company at age 30.
- My cat thinks he's the boss of the house.
boss
NOUN//bɔːs//
a person who is in charge of a worker or organization
💡 Concept
The boss reviews the team's report while everyone waits nervously for feedback.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bɔːs/
🇬🇧 UK/bɒs/
🌳Etymology
Rootboss
Origin
네덜란드어 'baas(주인)'에서 유래되어, 미국에서 직장 상사를 뜻하는 말로 발전했습니다. 원래는 '주인' 또는 '우두머리'라는 의미였어요.
🎵Rhyme
losscrosstossmoss
loss
cross
toss
moss
🔗Collocations
boss around
department boss
strict boss
boss's orders
be the boss
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The boss is coming! Quick, look busy!”
“She became the boss of the company at age 30.”
😄 Fun example
“My cat thinks he's the boss of the house.”
“The new boss wants to meet all employees.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
managersupervisorchiefdirectorleader
Antonyms
employeesubordinateworker
Related
authoritymanagementleadershipworkplace
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