Meaning
The person who is in charge and tells the workers what to do.
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Word origin
From Dutch baas, meaning master, used for the person in charge.
- Origin
- Dutch
- Root
- baas
Grammar
Examples
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"Boss" is the person in charge of the workers.
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"Bosses" is the plural, meaning more than one boss.
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Here "boss" means the person who leads the others.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: boss, street, funny and 7 more words.