chief
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(satellite adjective) most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets" |
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Synonyms: main, primary, principal |
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(noun) a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman" |
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Synonyms: boss, foreman, gaffer, honcho |
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Related Words: assistant foreman, baas, ganger, straw boss, supervisor |
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(noun) a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation" |
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Synonyms: head, top dog |
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Related Words: Indian chief, administrator, decision maker, department head, executive, general manager, head of household, leader, paterfamilias, patriarch, secretary |
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(satellite adjective) (of persons) highest in rank or authority or office; "his arch rival"; "the boss man"; "the chief executive"; "head librarian"; "top administrators" |
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Synonyms: arch, boss, head, top |
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