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Choice

🇬🇧 UK /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/

Meaning of Choice

an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose

In simple words: The act of picking one option from a group.

Choice in a sentence

• You have to make a choice between the blue dress and the red one.
• His choice of words was not appropriate for the situation.
• Everyone has the right to make their own choice in life.
• The choice is yours; I will support you no matter what.
• There were many choices available at the buffet.

How to use Choice

Used in various contexts where options are available. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid in highly technical discussions about options.

Grammar pattern

choice + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'choosing' in a 'choice' of ice cream flavors.

Related words

Collocations with Choice

• careful
• good
• informed
• make
• be faced with
• face
• by choice
• from choice
• out of choice
• clear
• free
• first
• have
• exercise
• give somebody
• choice about
• choice as to
• choice between
• freedom of choice
• have little choice but to do something
• have no choice but to do something
• excellent
• good
• happy
• regret
• defend
• justify
• choice as
• choice for
• choice of
• good
• wide
• limited
• have
• offer
• limit
• be available (to somebody)
• be open to somebody
• choice of
• be spoilt for choice

Synonyms for Choice

• selection
• option
• alternative
• preference
• decision

Opposites of Choice

• obligation
• restriction

Common mistakes with Choice

• Using 'choice' incorrectly as a verb. It's a noun.
• Confusing 'choice' with 'option'; they are related but not identical.
• Saying 'make a choice' instead of 'make choices' when multiple options are available.

Frequently asked questions about Choice

What does Choice mean?

The act of picking one option from a group.

What is the definition of Choice?

an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose

How do you use Choice in a sentence?

You have to make a choice between the blue dress and the red one.

Can you give another example of Choice?

His choice of words was not appropriate for the situation.

What are synonyms for Choice?

Common alternatives include selection, option, alternative, preference, decision.

What is the opposite of Choice?

Opposite meanings include obligation, restriction.

What words go with Choice?

It commonly pairs with careful, good, informed, make, be faced with, face, by choice, from choice, out of choice, clear, free, first, have, exercise, give somebody, choice about, choice as to, choice between, freedom of choice, have little choice but to do something, have no choice but to do something, excellent, good, happy, regret, defend, justify, choice as, choice for, choice of, good, wide, limited, have, offer, limit, be available (to somebody), be open to somebody, choice of, be spoilt for choice.

What are common mistakes when using Choice?

Using 'choice' incorrectly as a verb. It's a noun. Confusing 'choice' with 'option'; they are related but not identical. Saying 'make a choice' instead of 'make choices' when multiple options are available.

How do you pronounce Choice?

US: /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/, UK: /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Choice?

Used in various contexts where options are available. Appropriate in both casual and formal conversations, but avoid in highly technical discussions about options.

What CEFR level is Choice?

"Choice" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.