Words / A2

CHOOZ/tʃuːz/

To choose is to pick one option from several. Past: chose. Past participle: chosen. Choose between A and B. Pick is more informal. Choice is the noun: a good choice. You choose to do something when you decide.

Meaning

To pick one thing from several options.

Examples

• “You can choose any book from the shelf.”
• “She chose the blue bag.”
• “You have to choose one answer.”

Good to know

Past: chose / chosen. Noun: choice. Informal: pick.

Near in meaning

pick, select

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