Chief and General

Chief

Chief noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.
Usage example: our chief is out on a business trip right now

General is a synonym for chief in property topic. In some cases you can use "General" instead the word "Chief" as a noun or an adjective, when it comes to topics like commanding officer, person in charge.

Nearby Word: chiefly

General

General noun - The head of a religious order or congregation.

Chief is a synonym for general in property topic. Sometimes you can use "Chief" instead the word "General" as a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as commanding officer.

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

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