Cheif vs. Chief: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 28, 2023
"Cheif" is an incorrect spelling, while "Chief" is the correct form, denoting a leader or principal figure.
Which is correct: Cheif or Chief
How to spell Chief?
Cheif is Incorrect
Chief is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "i before e except after c"; in this case, it's after, so it's "Chief".
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Sep 25, 2023
Think of the word "achieve" where "i" comes before "e", but "Chief" is the opposite.
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Sep 25, 2023
Relate "Chief" to "Leader"; both end in "er".
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Sep 25, 2023
Visualize a chief's headdress, emphasizing the "ie" in the middle.
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Sep 25, 2023
Consider "fief", where "ie" also appears in the middle.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Cheif and Chief Definitions
Chief
The highest-ranking person or leader in a group.
The chief of the tribe made a decision.
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Chief
A leader or ruler of a people or clan.
The village chief welcomed the guests.
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Sep 25, 2023
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Chief
Most important or influential
The chief ingredients in the stew. See Usage Note at absolute.
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Chief
A leader or head of a group of people, organisation, etc.
All firefighters report to the fire chief.
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Chief
(heraldry) The top part of a shield or escutcheon; more specifically, an ordinary consisting of the upper part of the field cut off by a horizontal line, generally occupying the top third.
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Chief
An informal term of address for a Native American or First Nations man.
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Chief
The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.
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Chief
The principal part; the most valuable portion.
The chief of the things which should be utterly destroyed.
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Chief
The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
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Chief
Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
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Chief
A person who exercises control over workers;
If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman
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Chief
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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Chief
The head of a professional group or division.
She was appointed the chief accountant.
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Sep 25, 2023
Chief
Preeminent above others, principal.
This is the chief reason behind the decision.
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Sep 25, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Chief?
"Chief" is derived from Old French "chief", meaning "leader" or "principal", denoting rank or supremacy.
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Sep 25, 2023
What is the verb form of Chief?
Chief is primarily a noun, and there isn't a standard verb form like "to chief".
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Sep 25, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Chief?
There's no specific conjunction exclusive to "Chief"; it depends on the sentence's context.
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Sep 25, 2023
Is Chief an abstract noun?
No, Chief is a concrete noun when referring to a person, but can be abstract when indicating importance.
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Sep 25, 2023
Which preposition is used with Chief?
Prepositions like "of" or "among" can be used, as in "chief of staff" or "chief among them."
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Sep 25, 2023
Which vowel is used before Chief?
The vowel "i" comes before the "e" in "Chief."
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Is the Chief term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically.
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What is a stressed syllable in Chief?
The entire word "Chief" is stressed as it's a single syllable.
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Sep 25, 2023
Is Chief a negative or positive word?
Chief is neutral; its connotation depends on the context.
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Sep 25, 2023
What is the first form of Chief?
As it's primarily a noun, "Chief" doesn't have verb forms like first, second, or third.
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How do we divide Chief into syllables?
It's a single-syllable word and isn't divided.
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How is Chief used in a sentence?
Chief can be used as: "She is the chief executive officer of the company."
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Sep 25, 2023
Which article is used with Chief?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "Chief" based on context.
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Sep 25, 2023
Is Chief a noun or adjective?
"Chief" can serve as both a noun and an adjective.
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Is Chief a countable noun?
Yes, e.g., "There are several chiefs in the federation."
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Sep 25, 2023
What is the third form of Chief?
Same as above; "Chief" doesn't have traditional verb forms.
Harlon Moss
Sep 25, 2023
What is the opposite of Chief?
The opposite can be "subordinate" or "underling."
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Which determiner is used with Chief?
Determiners like "this", "that", "his", "her", and "the" can be used with "Chief."
Janet White
Sep 25, 2023
What is the second form of Chief?
Same as above; "Chief" doesn't have traditional verb forms.
Sara Rehman
Sep 25, 2023
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