boss, both

boss - /bɔːs/

both - /boʊθ/

• Both my boss and I agreed to start the project next week.
• The boss asked both teams to work together on the new assignment.
• I need to meet with both the boss and the manager this afternoon.
• My boss gave both praise and constructive criticism during my review.
• Both my boss and I have been working late this week.
• The boss assigned both tasks to me, expecting them to be done by Friday.
• I saw both my boss and his assistant in the meeting room earlier.
• My boss wanted both of us to attend the conference this weekend.
• The boss appreciated both my dedication and my attention to detail.
• Both my boss and my colleagues supported my promotion.

Key Differences:

    • Boss (a person in charge): /bɔːs/ with an "aw" sound, as in "saw".

    • Both (referring to two people or things together): /boʊθ/ with a long "o" sound, as in "go".