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chief

adjective noun

most important element

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
C
Ends with
F
Contains
HI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. most important element

    “the chief aim of living”

noun

  1. a person who exercises control over workers

    “if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman”

noun

  1. a person who is in charge

    “the head of the whole operation”

noun

  1. a head of a tribe or clan

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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

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