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chief
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- pronunciation:
- chif
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
the most powerful or important person in a group; leader.
The chief of police was in charge of the investigation.- synonyms:
- head, leader
- similar words:
- boss, captain, dozen, master, principal, top
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| related words: |
administration, captain, lord |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
most important; main.
Potatoes are the chief crop of Idaho.- synonyms:
- main, primary, principal
- similar words:
- first, key
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| related words: |
big, grand, major, senior, significant, supreme |
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