“chief”

Definitions

• adjective

  most important element

  Synonyms: main, primary, principal, master, ace, achievement, acmatic, alerion, annulet, antecedent, anterior, apical

  • Example:“the chief aim of living”
  • Example:“The main doors were of solid glass.”

• noun

  a person who is in charge

  Synonyms: head, top dog

  • Example:“the head of the whole operation”

• noun

  a person who exercises control over workers

  Synonyms: foreman, gaffer, honcho, boss

  • Example:“If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman.”

• noun

  a head of a tribe or clan

  Synonyms: tribal chief, chieftain