choson: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal/Neutral
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What does “choson” mean?
Past participle of 'choose': selected from a number of alternatives.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Past participle of 'choose': selected from a number of alternatives.
Refers to something or someone that has been deliberately selected or designated, often implying a special status or preference.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. The usage and connotations are identical across both varieties.
Connotations
Identical in both varieties: implies selection, preference, or election.
Frequency
Identical frequency and usage patterns.
Grammar
How to Use “choson” in a Sentence
be chosen (as/for something)be chosen to do somethinghave chosen to do somethingchosen from/by someoneVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “choson” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She hasn't chosen her A-level subjects yet.
- The committee have chosen a new chairperson.
American English
- He hasn't chosen his college major yet.
- The committee has chosen a new chairperson.
adverb
British English
- (No standard adverbial form; used in participle phrases) Speaking chosenly, he addressed the crowd. (Rare/Archaic)
- This is not a standard usage.
American English
- (No standard adverbial form) This is not a standard usage.
adjective
British English
- The chosen few were invited to the gala.
- She spoke with carefully chosen words.
American English
- Only the chosen few got backstage passes.
- He made his point with well-chosen words.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in HR ('the chosen candidate'), procurement ('the chosen supplier'), and strategy ('the chosen direction').
Academic
Common in research methodology ('the chosen sample'), literary analysis ('the author's chosen words'), and history ('the chosen successor').
Everyday
Used when discussing decisions about purchases, holiday destinations, or menu items.
Technical
In computing, refers to user-selected options or parameters; in theology, refers to divinely selected groups or individuals.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “choson”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “choson”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “choson”
- Incorrect: 'I have choosed the blue one.' Correct: 'I have chosen the blue one.'
- Incorrect: 'She was chose for the team.' Correct: 'She was chosen for the team.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is primarily the past participle of 'choose', but it frequently functions as an adjective (e.g., 'the chosen candidate').
'Chose' is the simple past tense ('I chose yesterday'). 'Chosen' is the past participle, used with auxiliary verbs like 'have/has/had' or 'be' ('I have chosen', 'it was chosen').
Yes, particularly in phrases like 'the chosen one' or 'the chosen few', it implies a special, often exclusive, selection.
No, 'choosed' is a common learner error. The correct forms are 'choose' (present), 'chose' (past), and 'chosen' (past participle).
Past participle of 'choose': selected from a number of alternatives.
Choson is usually formal/neutral in register.
Choson: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtʃəʊz(ə)n/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtʃoʊz(ə)n/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “a chosen few”
- “the path less chosen”
- “man of her chosen”
- “chosen instrument (of God/fate)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'CHOSEN' as 'CHOSE' + 'N'. You CHOSE something, and now it has beeN CHOSEN.
Conceptual Metaphor
SELECTION IS PICKING (FROM A SET), PREFERENCE IS ELEVATION (being chosen raises status).
Practice
Quiz
Which sentence uses 'chosen' correctly?