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chief > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1chief, main, primary, principalMost important element
NOUN1chief, head, top dogA person who is in charge
2chief, foreman, gaffer, honcho, bossA person who exercises control over workers
chief > pronunciation
Soundschiy'f
Rhymesbeef, belief, brief, and 18 more rhymes in iyf at the HyperDic website...
chief > adjective
MeaningMost important element.
Examples"the chief aim of living"
Synonymsmain, primary, principal
Similar toimportant, of import
Adverbschiefly
chief > noun 1, person
MeaningA person who is in charge.
Synonymshead, top dog
Narroweradministrator, executive; administrator, decision maker; capo; department head; don, father; general, superior general; general manager; grand dragon; head of household; secretary
Broaderleader
chief > noun 2, person
MeaningA person who exercises control over workers.
Synonymsforeman, gaffer, honcho, boss
Narrowerbaas; ganger; straw boss, assistant foreman
Broadersupervisor

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