Dictionary Entry
chief
chief is a 5-letter English word with 10 senses as noun and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
5 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 13 · 10 senses
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- 1noun
The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.
- 2noun
The principal part; the most valuable portion.
- 3noun
The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
- 4adjective
Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
- 5adjective
Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
- 6adjective
Very intimate, near, or close.
- 7noun
a person who exercises control over workers
"if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"
- 8noun
a person who is in charge
"the head of the whole operation"
Synonyms
- 9noun
the head of a tribe or clan
- 10adjective
most important element
"the chief aim of living"
"the main doors were of solid glass"
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