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chief
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- pronunciation:
- chif
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
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noun |
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A chief is the head or leader of a group.
Everyone in the village respected the chief and asked his advice.The chief of police announced that the danger was over.- synonyms:
- head, leader
- similar words:
- boss, dozen, master, principal, top
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| related words: |
administration, captain, king, lord |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
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Chief means most important. If someone has the chief part in a play, it means that they have the main or most important part.
Wheat and corn are two of the chief crops that are grown in America.- synonyms:
- main, primary, principal, supreme
- similar words:
- central, essential, first, key, lead, master, prime
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| related words: |
big, fundamental, grand, major, senior, significant, supreme |
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