Word
chosen
Phoneticscho·sen, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃoʊzən/
UK/tʃˈəʊzən/
Definitions
01past participle of choose
A2 · Elementary
v. the form of 'choose' used after 'have', 'has', or 'had'.
v. the past participle of the irregular verb 'choose'.
“She had chosen a blue dress for the wedding before she saw the green one.”
“By the time the committee reached a final decision, the candidate had already chosen to accept a competing offer from a rival firm.”
Usage
Used to form the present perfect, past perfect, and passive voice.
Pitfall
I 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'.
Antonyms
02selected or picked
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.
“The chosen candidate will start their new job next Monday.”
“The chosen site for the new hospital was selected for its proximity to major transport links and its relatively flat terrain.”
Usage
Commonly used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
Synonyms
03a special group
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Religion Literary · Formal
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.
“In many old stories, the hero is one of the chosen who must save the world.”
“The narrative explores the psychological burden placed upon the chosen, who are expected to lead their people through the coming crisis.”
Usage
Usually preceded by the definite article 'the' and functions as a collective noun.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “chosen” in context.
Adjective
01. chosen field
“After years of hard work, she finally became a respected expert in her chosen field.”
adj + noun
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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