choices (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɔɪsɪz/

Definition

The act of selecting or deciding between two or more possibilities.

Examples

• You have many choices for your future career.

• The store offers a wide range of choices for clothing.

• Making the right choices can lead to a happy life.

How to Use choices

choice between (prepositional phrase)

To select from a set of alternatives. — "She had to make a choice between her career and her family."

choice of (prepositional phrase)

The range of available options. — "There is a large choice of restaurants in this area."

have a choice (collocation)

To have the opportunity to select. — "Do we have a choice in this matter?"

no choice but to (idiom)

To be forced to do something because there are no other options. — "He had no choice but to resign."

Synonyms of choices

Words with a similar meaning to choices:

• options
• alternatives
• selections
• possibilities

Antonyms of choices

Words with the opposite meaning to choices:

• necessity
• obligation

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