Cool MateChoice
UK /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/US /["/tʃɔɪs/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- selection
- option
- alternative
- preference
- decision
Antonyms
- obligation
- restriction
Common mistakes
- 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.