choice Definition
- 1an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities
- 2the right or ability to choose
Using choice: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "choice" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I had no choice but to apologize.
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The restaurant offers a wide choice of dishes.
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You have a choice between taking the train or driving there.
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She made the choice to pursue her dreams.
choice Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for choice
- option
- alternative
- preference
- decision
- selection
Antonyms for choice
Idioms Using choice
Example
The store has so many beautiful dresses that I'm spoilt for choice.
Example
She became a vegetarian by choice, not because of any dietary restrictions.
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The movie selection on the flight was not much of a choice, so I ended up watching a documentary instead.
Phrases with choice
Example
His drink of choice is always a cold beer.
Hobson's choice
a situation in which there appears to be a choice available, but in reality, there is only one option
Example
It was a Hobson's choice: either accept the job offer or remain unemployed.
Sophie's choice
a choice between two unbearable options
Example
It was like a Sophie's choice: either lose his job or move to a different city away from his family.
Origins of choice
from Old English 'cēosan', meaning 'to choose'
Summary: choice in Brief
The term 'choice' [chois] refers to the act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities. It also denotes the right or ability to choose. Examples include 'I had no choice but to apologize' and 'She made the choice to pursue her dreams.' Phrases like 'of choice' denote preference, while idioms like 'spoil for choice' describe an abundance of good options.
