Difference between Boss and Honcho

What is the difference between Boss and Honcho?

Boss as a noun is a swelling, lump or protuberance in an animal, person or object. while Honcho as a noun is boss, leader

Boss

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A swelling, lump or protuberance in an animal, person or object. A lump-like mass of rock, especially one projecting through a strata of different rock. A convex protuberance in hammered work, especially the rounded projection in the centre of a shield. A protrusion, frequently a cylinder of material that extends beyond a hole. A knob or projection, usually at the intersection of ribs in a vault. A hassock or small seat, especially made from a bundle of straw. A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor. A person in charge of a business or company. A leader, the head of an organized group or team. The head of a political party in a given region or district. A term of address to a man. A final enemy in a video game or in a level/major area/dungeon that is particularly challenging and usually must be beaten in order to progress in or to complete the game.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of excellent quality, first-rate.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To decorate with bosses; to emboss. To exercise authoritative control over; to lord over; to boss around; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.

Example sentence: Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems.

Honcho

Part of speech: noun

Definition: boss, leader

We hope you now know whether to use Boss or Honcho in your sentence.

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