Chief
Chief adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Underlying and chief are semantically related In some cases you can use "Underlying" instead an adjective "Chief".
Nearby Word: chiefly
Underlying
Underlying adjective - Of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject.
Chief and underlying are semantically related in fundamental topic. Sometimes you can use "Chief" instead an adjective "Underlying".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The underlying goal, with all the pressure and useless efforts poured on the player already, is to break the rules, disobey the authorities, and make your own way to the Bureau Chief.
Source: Video Game / Obsidian
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Underlying or Chief. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chief/underlying.
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