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chief
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- pronunciation:
- chif
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the foremost or most important person in a group; leader.
The chief of police was in charge of the investigation.- synonyms:
- head, kingpin, leader
- similar words:
- boss, captain, chieftain, dozen, headman, master, paramount, principal, top, top dog
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related words: |
administration, better, captain, king, leader, lord, man, marshal |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
pertaining to the highest leader or office.
She is now the chief executive of the company.- synonyms:
- first, head, leading, main, paramount, premier, supreme
- similar words:
- commanding, foremost, master, predominant, primary, ruling, superior, top
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definition 2: |
of principal importance.
His chief reason for taking this job was greater opportunity for advancement.Her chief value to the college is as a researcher.- synonyms:
- cardinal, main, primary, principal, supreme
- similar words:
- central, essential, first, foremost, indispensable, key, lead, leading, master, paramount, predominant, premier, prime, ultimate, uppermost
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related words: |
big, cardinal, central, fundamental, grand, major, real, senior, significant, sovereign, staple, supreme |
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