English Dictionary
Definition chief in British English
chief
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/tʃiːf/
Example
Unemployment was the chief cause of poverty during the 1930s.
Example
Dana had always considered her looks her chief asset.
Example
Keith joined the company as chief industrial engineer.
Example
the government's Chief Medical Officer
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