Foreman

Pronunciation: /fɔrmən/

Definitions of foreman

noun a person who supervises and directs a group of workers; a leader or manager in a particular field or activity

Example Sentences

A1 The foreman oversees the construction site.

A2 The foreman is responsible for assigning tasks to the workers.

B1 The foreman reported the progress of the project to the manager.

B2 The foreman has years of experience in managing construction projects.

C1 The foreman's leadership skills have been instrumental in completing complex projects.

C2 The foreman's attention to detail ensures that every aspect of the project runs smoothly.

Examples of foreman in a Sentence

formal The foreman oversaw the construction project and ensured that all tasks were completed on time.

informal The foreman is in charge of making sure everyone is doing their job correctly.

slang The foreman is the big boss on the job site.

figurative The foreman of the team led by example and set a high standard for performance.

Grammatical Forms of foreman

• past tense: foremanned
• plural: foremen
• comparative: more foreman
• superlative: most foreman
• present tense: foreman
• future tense: will foreman
• perfect tense: have foremanned
• continuous tense: is foremanning
• singular: foreman
• positive degree: foreman
• infinitive: to foreman
• gerund: foremanning
• participle: foremanned

Origin and Evolution of foreman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'foreman' originated from Middle English, combining 'fore' meaning 'before' and 'man' meaning 'person'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person in charge of a group of workers or a jury, the term 'foreman' has evolved to encompass various supervisory roles in different industries, including construction, manufacturing, and legal settings.