English dictionary

chief

adjective

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. most important element

noun

  1. a person who exercises control over workers

noun

  1. a person who is in charge

noun

  1. a head of a tribe or clan

Example sentences

the chief aim of living
the main doors were of solid glass
the principal rivers of America
the principal example
policemen were primary targets
if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
the head of the whole operation

Synonyms

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