What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
select
Example
I need to select a dress for the party tonight. [select: verb]
Example
The restaurant has a select menu of fine wines. [select: adjective]
chosen
Example
This is my chosen career path. [chosen: adjective]
Example
She has chosen to pursue a degree in business. [chosen: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Chosen is less common than select in everyday language, but it is still a useful word to know for expressing personal preferences or decisions.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between select and chosen?
Select is more formal than chosen, which is more commonly used in casual conversation or informal writing.
