इंग्रजी

chief

gb/t͡ʃˈif/ us/t͡ʃˈif/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 2100
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम A2 entity
1

Leader or person in charge

The person who is the boss or leader of a group or organization.

वापर नमुना: [someone] is the chief of [a group/organization]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chief' (a person) with 'chef' (a cook).
समानार्थी शब्द
leader (More general; can refer to anyone who leads, not necessarily the top-ranked official.) | head (Often used for the top person in an organization; slightly more informal in some contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
subordinate (Refers to someone lower in rank or authority.)
सहप्रयोग
police chief |tribal chief |fire chief |chief executive |chief officer
विषय
leadership |work |politics |relationships |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • The police chief announced new safety measures.
  • She was appointed chief of the marketing department.
  • The tribal chief welcomed visitors to the village.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The fire chief spoke to the news.
  • He is the chief of our team.
  • The chief told us what to do.
adjective B1 property
2

Most important or main

Most important; main.

वापर नमुना: the chief [reason/cause/problem]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse 'chief' as an adjective with 'chef' or think it always refers to a person.
समानार्थी शब्द
main (Very similar meaning; more common in everyday speech.) | principal (Slightly more formal; often used in academic or professional contexts.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
minor (Describes something of lesser importance.)
सहप्रयोग
chief reason |chief cause |chief concern |chief objective
विषय
general |priorities |core_vocabulary |business
उदाहरणे
  • Lack of funding was the chief reason for the delay.
  • Her chief concern is the safety of the children.
  • The chief aim of this project is to improve efficiency.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The chief reason is money.
  • My chief worry is my health.
  • Our chief goal is to finish on time.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
chief
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈif/
US/t͡ʃˈif/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
chief (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (chief)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: chief
Noun
  • Base: chief
  • Plural: chiefs
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
chiefs noun
Core family
chiefly adverb B2
Related words
chieftain noun
Advanced or less common
chiefdom noun
वाक्प्रचार

chief among them

1
/t͡ʃˈif əmˈʌŋ ðˈɛm/
fixed phrase

The most important one mentioned

Used to say which thing is the most important out of a group just talked about.

उदाहरणे
  • Several issues were discussed, chief among them the need for better security.
  • Many reasons were given, chief among them his lack of experience.

chief of staff

1
/t͡ʃˈif əv stˈæf/
fixed phrase

Senior aide to a leader

The person who helps a leader by managing their office and team.

उदाहरणे
  • The president's chief of staff met with reporters.
  • She was promoted to chief of staff after five years in the department.

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