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Foreman
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Simple meaning
What does Foreman mean?
A worker who supervises a crew.
Dictionary definition
A worker who supervises a crew, job site, or group of workers.
Example sentences
Foreman in a sentence
easy
The foreman checked the construction plan.
medium
Ask the foreman where to unload the lumber.
hard
A foreman helps organize workers, tasks, safety, and progress on a job.
Synonyms
Words like Foreman
supervisorA person who oversees work.
workerRelated word that supports the meaning of foreman.
Antonyms
Opposite words
traineeA person learning a job.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to foreman, depending on context.
Word family
Foreman word family
Base word
foreman
noun
foremen
More than one foreman.
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Practice 1
What does foreman mean?
Foreman means a worker who supervises a crew.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to foreman?
Supervisor is close in meaning to foreman in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of foreman?
Trainee contrasts with foreman.
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