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chief

 

[ ʧiːf ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

leader

The person who is the leader of a group or organization, especially a political one. The chief is the head of the tribe and makes important decisions.

Synonyms

boss, head, leader

Examples of usage

  • He was appointed as the new chief of police.
  • The chief of the tribe held a meeting to discuss the upcoming harvest.
  • The chief executive officer of the company announced a new business strategy.
Context #2 | Noun

main

The most important or main part of something. The chief element or feature.

Synonyms

main, primary, principal

Examples of usage

  • The chief attraction of the theme park is the roller coaster.
  • In his speech, he highlighted the chief benefits of the new healthcare plan.
Context #3 | Adjective

best

The best or most important. Of the highest rank or quality.

Synonyms

best, main, primary

Examples of usage

  • She prepared the chief dish for the banquet.
  • The chief concern for the team was to win the championship.

Translations

Translations of the word "chief" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chefe

🇮🇳 प्रधान

🇩🇪 Chef

🇮🇩 kepala

🇺🇦 начальник

🇵🇱 szef

🇯🇵 主任 (しゅにん)

🇫🇷 chef

🇪🇸 jefe

🇹🇷 şef

🇰🇷 상사

🇸🇦 رئيس

🇨🇿 šéf

🇸🇰 šéf

🇨🇳 首领 (shǒulǐng)

🇸🇮 šef

🇮🇸 yfirmaður

🇰🇿 бастық

🇬🇪 თავმჯდომარე

🇦🇿 rəis

🇲🇽 jefe

Etymology

The word 'chief' originated from the Old French word 'chief', which meant 'head, leader'. It entered the English language in the 13th century. Originally used to refer to the leader of a group or tribe, 'chief' has evolved to also mean the main or most important part of something. Over time, the word has become synonymous with leadership, importance, and quality.

See also: chiefly.

Word Frequency Rank

At #966 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.