The choice
Example: The choice of the new leader changed the history of the country.
Definition
"The choice" refers to the act or process of selecting or deciding between options, especially in a historical context where the selection significantly influences events or outcomes, such as the choice of a new leader shaping the course of a nation's history.
Etymology
The phrase "the choice" comes from the Old English word 'ceosan,' meaning to select or pick. Over time, it evolved through Middle English as 'choisen,' eventually becoming 'choice.' Did you know? The word 'choice' originally implied the act of choosing rather than the option itself.
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"The choice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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