Boss and Worker

Boss

Boss noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.

Worker is an antonym for boss in manager over other employees topic.

Nearby Words: bossy, bossed, bossing

Worker

Worker noun - One who works for another for wages or a salary.
Usage example: a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers

Boss is an antonym for worker.

Nearby Words: work, working, worked, workplace, workmate

How words are described

human human boss human worker
old old boss old worker
good good boss good worker
female female boss female worker
Other adjectives: best, normal, regular, dead, single, corrupt, real, male, black, white, new, former, last, local.

Both words in one sentence

  • However he's incredibly charming and beloved by boss Helen, to the point he's instantly promoted (while Helen is literally unaware of diligent worker Josh's existence).
  • In Love Actually, Sarah's boss actually called her into his office to discuss what she is doing to do about her crush with her co-worker Karl.
  • In one Dilbert strip, Dilbert sends voice mails to his boss in the middle of the night to create a reputation as a hard worker.
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