chief

adjective B2 Formal

Meaning

The term "chief" as an adjective refers to something that is the most important or principal in a particular context or situation.

💡 A common mistake is using "chief" to describe something that is merely significant rather than the most important.

Example Sentences

The chief reason for the delay was the bad weather .

The chief reason for the delay was the heavy traffic .

The chief reason for the delay was the lack of resources .

Who is the chief officer in charge of this project ?

Word in Context

Anna woke early and prepared for a short trip to the city . Her chief concern was to remember the documents , so she checked the pockets twice . She had been practicing the route on the map and felt calm about the buses . Although the weather looked cloudy , she decided to leave on time and enjoy the walk to the station .

Common Phrases

chief executive chief concern chief priority

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