Chief

Synonyms of chief

• leader
• head
• principal

Antonyms of chief

• assistant
• subordinate
• underling

Collocations of chief

chief executive

Frequency: 80 %

The chief executive officer made an important announcement today.

chief financial officer

Frequency: 70 %

The chief financial officer is responsible for managing the company's finances.

chief of staff

Frequency: 65 %

The chief of staff coordinates the daily operations of the office.

tribal chief

Frequency: 50 %

The tribal chief presided over the council meeting.

fire chief

Frequency: 45 %

The fire chief led the team in extinguishing the blaze.

Idiomatic Expressions for chief

• Phrase: chief cook and bottle washer
  Meaning: a person who has to do many different jobs, often menial tasks
  Usage: As the owner of the small business, she was the chief cook and bottle washer, handling everything from finances to cleaning.