choice
word
/ˈtʃɔɪs/
choys
/tʃˈɔɪs/
choys
Definition
A decision between two or more possibilities; the power or opportunity to pick what you want from several options.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for picking between options: 'make a choice', 'the right choice', 'have no choice'. 'Choice' can be countable (one choice, two choices) or uncountable ('freedom of choice'). Not to be confused with 'chance' (luck/opportunity).
Spanish: elección - opciónPortuguese (BR): escolha - opçãoPortuguese (PT): escolha - opçãoChinese (Simplified): 选择 - 选择权Chinese (Traditional): 選擇 - 選擇權Hindi: चयन - विकल्पArabic: اختيار - خيارBengali: পছন্দ - নির্বাচনRussian: выборJapanese: 選択Vietnamese: sự lựa chọnKorean: 선택Turkish: seçimUrdu: انتخابIndonesian: pilihan
Example Sentences
You have a choice between tea and coffee.
basic
Please make your choice now.
basic
It was a difficult choice to make.
basic
Honestly, that restaurant wasn’t my first choice.
natural
We don’t have much choice if it rains all weekend.
natural
Traveling alone was the best choice I ever made.
natural