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Synonyms for higher-up

Most common

superordinate boss

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Noun

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boss

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.

    It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed.

Related words

Other spellings
higherup

Forms

Plural
higher-ups → superiors, superordinates, bosses…

Example sentences

  • boss Between you and me, he's in trouble with the boss.

By length

4 letters
boss1
8 letters
superior4
13 letters
superordinate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (superior4 = 4 syllables).