ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOSS
From Dutch baas master; probably related to Old High German basa aunt, Frisian baes master.
WHAT DOES BOSS MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of boss in the English dictionary
The first definition of boss in the dictionary is a person in charge of or employing others. Other definition of boss is a professional politician who controls a party machine or political organization, often using devious or illegal methods. Boss is also to employ, supervise, or be in charge of.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BOSS
PRESENT
Present
I boss
you boss
he/she/it bosses
we boss
you boss
they boss
Present continuous
I am bossing
you are bossing
he/she/it is bossing
we are bossing
you are bossing
they are bossing
Present perfect
I have bossed
you have bossed
he/she/it has bossed
we have bossed
you have bossed
they have bossed
Present perfect continuous
I have been bossing
you have been bossing
he/she/it has been bossing
we have been bossing
you have been bossing
they have been bossing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I bossed
you bossed
he/she/it bossed
we bossed
you bossed
they bossed
Past continuous
I was bossing
you were bossing
he/she/it was bossing
we were bossing
you were bossing
they were bossing
Past perfect
I had bossed
you had bossed
he/she/it had bossed
we had bossed
you had bossed
they had bossed
Past perfect continuous
I had been bossing
you had been bossing
he/she/it had been bossing
we had been bossing
you had been bossing
they had been bossing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will boss
you will boss
he/she/it will boss
we will boss
you will boss
they will boss
Future continuous
I will be bossing
you will be bossing
he/she/it will be bossing
we will be bossing
you will be bossing
they will be bossing
Future perfect
I will have bossed
you will have bossed
he/she/it will have bossed
we will have bossed
you will have bossed
they will have bossed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been bossing
you will have been bossing
he/she/it will have been bossing
we will have been bossing
you will have been bossing
they will have been bossing
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would boss
you would boss
he/she/it would boss
we would boss
you would boss
they would boss
Conditional continuous
I would be bossing
you would be bossing
he/she/it would be bossing
we would be bossing
you would be bossing
they would be bossing
Conditional perfect
I would have boss
you would have boss
he/she/it would have boss
we would have boss
you would have boss
they would have boss
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been bossing
you would have been bossing
he/she/it would have been bossing
we would have been bossing
you would have been bossing
they would have been bossing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you boss
we let´s boss
you boss
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
bossing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOSS»
The term «boss» is very widely used and occupies the
2.927 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «BOSS»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
boss.
In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker.
A boss in Heaven is the best excuse for a boss on earth, therefore If God did exist, he would have to be abolished.
I started my career at General Electric in a small office under a guy named Greg Liemandt, and his direct boss was Jack Welch. I would say those two have had the most profound impact on my career.
I was kind of a bully, even though I'm tiny, 5' 2". As a child, I'd boss other kids around and dress my little brother up, just putting on shows, singing and dressing up.
I am the boss of me. You can't change anyone else. Women think they can. But you know what? You can't.
Being your own boss is much superior to working for the man. Including working for your father.
Whether you're a mechanic or you build houses or you work in an office, you don't have to like your boss.
I'm not taking maternity leave from 'Big Brother.' I e-mailed my boss over there this weekend and I said, 'Don't worry. I can still do the show!
Whether they run a record company or a grocery store, every boss will tell you you're in big trouble if you're borrowing more than you can ever afford to pay back. Delaying the pain for future generations is suicidal. We've got to start getting the deficit down right now, not next year.
I've always been petrified of working for a boss who I didn't like but who I was in fear of, because I wanted my salary.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOSS»
Discover the use of
boss in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
boss and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The
Boss Book: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most ...
Book Why have guitarists bought over seven million Boss compact effects? Read this book and you'll understand!
Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation, 2001
2
Cake
Boss: Stories and Recipes from Mia Famiglia
The celebrity baker from the popular TLC show presents a 100th anniversary tribute to his family's Hoboken bakery that shares high-energy anecdotes, 25 favorite recipes and previously undisclosed culinary secrets. TV tie-in.
3
Being the
Boss: The 3 Imperatives for Becoming a Great Leader
At best, they just learn to get by. At worst, they become terrible bosses. This new book explains how to avoid that fate, by mastering three imperatives: · Manage yourself: Learn that management isn't about getting things done yourself.
Linda A. Hill, Kent L. Lineback, 2013
From the moment the baby arrived, it was obvious that he was the boss... The boss baby is used to getting his way—drinks made to order 24/7, his private jet plane, and meetings around the clock.
5
Baking with the Cake
Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and ...
With more than 100 of his most sought-after recipes, including birthday and holiday cakes and other special theme designs, this book is a master course that culminates in the showstopping cakes for which Carlo’s Bake Shop is famous.
6
Weight Loss
Boss: How to Finally Win at Losing--and Take ...
The president and CEO of Weight Watchers International and popular Man Meets Scale blogger chronicles the story of his personal weight-loss journey while explaining the strategies, nutritional practices and exercise routines that have been ...
7
Become Your Own
Boss in 12 Months: A Month-By-Month Guide to ...
You supply the energy, an idea, and elbow grease--and this book will supply the plan.
Melinda F Emerson, Michael C Critelli, 2010
Finding love with film star Lennie Golden, mobster's daughter Lucky Santangelo prepares to take over Panther studios--a move that will test her marriage, tempt her to infidelity, and thrust her into Hollywood's wild side.
Hollywood celebrity Tracy Ellison's personal assistant and cousin, Vanessa, oversees the trials and tribulations of a film production about Tracy's life.
10
Its Okay to Manage Your
Boss: The Step-by-Step Program for ...
Get what you need from your boss In this follow-up to the bestselling It's Okay to Be the Boss, Bruce Tulgan argues that as managers demand more and more from their employees, they are also providing them with less guidance than ever before ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOSS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
boss is used in the context of the following news items.
Hugo Boss wins praise from animal welfare groups by pledging to …
MORE than 80 years after its founder supplied clothing to the Nazi elite, Hugo Boss has become the darling of the animal welfare movement. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Ex-Fonterra boss Craig Norgate dies in UK
Ex-Fonterra boss Craig Norgate dies in UK. 1:48am. share. Former chief executive of Fonterra, Craig Norgate, has died in London. The news has been ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
Should you tell your boss about mental illness? Absolutely
'Ruby Wax's remarks tap into the fear that being mentally unwell is an absolute: a tattoo on our very self.' Photograph: David Levene for the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
IOOF boss admits company never reported suspected insider …
IOOF boss admits company never reported suspected insider trading to ... to cheat on training and compliance modules on behalf of their boss. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Midsummer Sun inquiry: turf club boss Matt Rudolph probed
In a sensational twist to the explosive Midsummer Sun inquiry, Racing NSW has asked a senior executive of the Australian Turf Club to show ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Banned FIFA boss will appeal
The head of FIFA's inspection team for the bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will appeal against a seven-year ban from football after it ... «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
India summons ex-IPL boss Modi in corruption probe
MUMBAI - Indian financial investigators have ordered exiled former cricket chief Lalit Modi to return home to be interrogated over allegations of ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
Another Pinetown taxi boss gunned down in his driveway
In May, another taxi boss, Mabhunu Xaba, 55, from the same taxi association was shot nine times just minutes before entering his home. «News24, Jul 15»
Top West Coast cops to sue boss over 'witch hunt'
The West Coast's top police officer and two of his senior sergeants have launched a $1.5 million defamation case against their boss. Inspector ... «The Press, Jul 15»
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew still keen to lure Andy Woodman …
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is still keen to lure Newcastle United goalkeeper coach Andy Woodman to Selhurst Park. Woodman did not ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
