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- [cheef]
- /tʃif/
- /tʃiːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [cheef]
- /tʃif/
Definitions of chief word
- countable noun chief The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it. 3
- countable noun chief The chief of a tribe is its leader. 3
- adjective chief Chief is used in the job titles of the most senior worker or workers of a particular kind in an organization. 3
- adjective chief The chief cause, part, or member of something is the most important one. 3
- noun chief the head, leader, or most important individual in a group or body of people 3
- noun chief the upper third of a shield 3
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Origin of chief
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French chief, chef, Old French chef < Vulgar Latin *capum, re-formation of Latin caput head
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chief
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chief popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
chief usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chief
adj chief
- prime — of the first importance; demanding the fullest consideration: a prime requisite.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
- preeminent — eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.
- principal — first or highest in rank, importance, value, etc.; chief; foremost.
noun chief
- ruler — a person who rules or governs; sovereign.
- boss — Your boss is the person in charge of the organization or department where you work.
- captain — In the army, navy, and some other armed forces, a captain is an officer of middle rank.
- commander — A commander is an officer in charge of a military operation or organization.
- supremo — the person in charge; chief.
Antonyms for chief
adj chief
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- auxiliary — An auxiliary is a person who is employed to assist other people in their work. Auxiliaries are often medical workers or members of the armed forces.
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- lower — to cause to descend; let or put down: to lower a flag.
noun chief
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
- apprentice — An apprentice is a young person who works for someone in order to learn their skill.
- servant — a person employed by another, especially to perform domestic duties.
- underling — a subordinate, especially one of slight importance.
- worker — a person or thing that works.
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