chief
adjective
1. most important element
- the chief aim of living
Similar word(s): important, main, master, primary, principal
Sentences with chief as an adjective:
- Negligence was the chief cause of the disaster.
noun
1. a person who is in charge
Similar word(s): head
Definition categories: person, leader
2. a person who exercises control over workers
Similar word(s): boss, foreman, gaffer, honcho
Definition categories: person, supervisor
3. the head of a tribe or clan
Similar word(s): chieftain, headman
Definition categories: person, leader
Sentences with chief as a noun:
- All firefighters report to the fire chief.
- Hey, chief.