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boss
verb(boss)
raise in a relief
Synonyms: emboss, stamp,
Examples:
Embossed stationery.
boss
adjective(boss)
exceptionally good
Synonyms: brag,
Examples:
A boss hand at carpentry.
boss
noun(boss)
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
Synonyms: knob,
boss
noun(boss)
a leader in a political party who controls votes and dictates appointments
Synonyms: party boss, political boss,
Examples:
Party bosses have a reputation for corruption.
boss
noun(boss)
a person responsible for hiring workers
Synonyms: hirer,
Examples:
The boss hired three more men for the new job.
boss
noun(boss)
a person who exercises control over workers
Synonyms: chief, foreman, gaffer, honcho,
boss
noun(boss)
a person who exercises control and makes decisions
Examples:
He is his own boss now.

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