Synonyms for chief

Noun

1. head, chief, top dog, leader

usage: a person who is in charge; "the head of the whole operation"

2. foreman, chief, gaffer, honcho, boss, supervisor

usage: a person who exercises control over workers; "if you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman"

Adjective

1. chief(prenominal), main(prenominal), primary(prenominal), principal(prenominal), important (vs. unimportant), of import

usage: 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"