Next, let's look at other differences between choose and choice:
1. Different meanings
-choose: refers to selecting one or several options.
—— Choice: refers to alternative or feasible units or options that can be selected.
Example:
-I have to choose between the red skirt and the blue skirt.
I have to choose between the red skirt and the blue skirt.
The appetizers in the restaurant give us many choices.
There are many appetizers to choose from in the restaurant.
2. The difference between verbs and nouns
-choose: verb form, indicating to decide to choose one or more of some options.
-choice: noun form, which refers to the selected option or unit.
Example:
-We need to choose a date for the meeting.
We need to fix a date for the meeting.
Our main course is either chicken or fish.
The main course we choose is chicken or fish.
3. The breadth of meaning is different
-choose: Describes personal preferences for certain options.
-choice: it can refer to any option or thing, and usually has a broader meaning explanation.
Example:
She chose the dress for the party according to her personal preference.
She chose the dress for the party according to her own preference.
-The selection of colors for the new paint series is endless.
The color choice of new paint is very diverse.
4. Different emphases
-Option: Focus on building action.
-Choice: Focus on available things or options.
Example:
-You decide whether to take the job or not.
Whether you choose to take the job or not depends on you.
-You can choose to run or walk to the finish line.
You can choose to run or walk to the finish line.
5. Different grammatical forms
-choose: it's an irregular verb.
-choice: it's a noun, unchanged.
Example:
-We took the harder road to the top.
We chose a more difficult route to climb to the top of the mountain.
The choice of hot or cold drinks depends on personal preference.
Choosing hot or cold drinks depends on personal preference.
6. There are different restrictions on quantity
-choose: You can describe the choice of one or more options.
-choice: It can be used to describe the overall characteristics of multiple options, but it is usually not used to describe a single option.
Example:
-I chose to rest at home for the weekend.
I choose to rest at home this weekend.
-We decided to stay up late to prepare for the exam.
We chose to stay up late to review the exam.