Choose among Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃuz/ /əˈməŋ
CHOOZ uh-MUHNG
tʃˈuːz/ /ɐmˈʌŋ
CHOOZ um-UNG
Definition
To decide or pick one option from several possibilities or people.
Usage & Nuances
'Choose among' is used when selecting from three or more items, people, or options. For two options, 'choose between' is usually preferred. Often followed by a plural noun or list ('choose among the options/candidates'). Avoid confusing with just 'choose', which doesn’t specify multiple options.
Spanish: elegir entrePortuguese (BR): escolher entrePortuguese (PT): escolher entreChinese (Simplified): 在……中选择Chinese (Traditional): 在……中選擇Hindi: के बीच चुननाArabic: يختار بينBengali: বাছাই করা (অনেকের মধ্যে) - নির্বাচন করা (অনেক বিকল্পের মধ্যে)Russian: выбирать средиJapanese: の中から選ぶVietnamese: chọn trong sốKorean: 여러 개 중에서 고르다Turkish: arasında seçmekUrdu: میں سے انتخاب کرناIndonesian: memilih di antara
Example Sentences
You can choose among three colors: red, blue, and yellow.
basic
Students must choose among several different classes.
basic
She couldn't choose among all the delicious desserts.
basic
It's hard to choose among friends when picking a team.
natural
How do you choose among job offers that all sound great?
natural
Sometimes you just have to choose among bad options.
natural