chosen
- 01 A2 Elementary
v.the form of 'choose' used after 'have', 'has', or 'had'.
v.the past participle of the irregular verb 'choose'.
Simple“She had chosen a blue dress for the wedding before she saw the green one.”
In context“By the time the committee reached a final decision, the candidate had already chosen to accept a competing offer from a rival firm.”
UsageUsed to form the present perfect, past perfect, and passive voice.
PitfallI have chose the best one. I have chosen the best one.Use the past participle 'chosen' with the auxiliary verb 'have', not the simple past 'chose'.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
adj.picked out from a larger group because of being the best or most suitable.
adj.having been selected from a number of alternatives; often used to imply preference or suitability.
Simple“The chosen candidate will start their new job next Monday.”
In context“The chosen site for the new hospital was selected for its proximity to major transport links and its relatively flat terrain.”
UsageCommonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a person or group of people who have been picked for a special purpose or honor.
n.a person or group of people perceived as having been selected by a divine or higher power for a specific destiny.
Simple“In many old stories, the hero is one of the chosen who must save the world.”
In context“The narrative explores the psychological burden placed upon the chosen, who are expected to lead their people through the coming crisis.”
UsageUsually preceded by the definite article 'the' and functions as a collective noun.
Usage chosen field