The word "boss" can be defined several ways. In one of the most common usages, "boss" is a transitive verb. "To boss" means to order someone around. A "boss" is (1) an employer or manager, or (2) a person with authority, a decision-maker, or a dominant person.
Pronunciation
Boss is pronounced \'bäs or 'bȯs\.
Etymology
Boss comes from the Middle English word "boce" and the Anglo-French word "bottia."
History
The word "boss" dates back to the 14th century.
Part of Speech
"A boss" is a noun. A noun refers to a person, place, or thing.
"To boss" is a transitive verb. A transitive verb is an action verb that refers to a direct object.
Examples
Transitive verb:
As a kindergartner, Becky always bossed around her friends when she wanted a game to go her way.
Noun (1):
Sara hated her boss because he insisted she came a half hour before her shift started without compensation.
Noun (2):
When it came to cooking my mom was the boss of the house --she didn't trust anyone inside her kitchen.
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