Chose or Chosed
Which Spelling is Correct?
Understanding the correct spelling of "chose" or "chosed", this verb and common misspellings.
❌ Incorrect: Chosed
Why it's wrong: This is a misspelling of "chose." The correct past tense of "choose" is "chose"; "chosed" is not a word.
Common Error: Applying regular verb rules to an irregular verb
✅ Correct: Chose
Definition: Past tense of "choose"; selected from a number of possibilities.
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)
Synonyms for Chose
Selected
Picked out from a group
Picked
Chose from a group
Opted
Made a choice
Elected
Chosen by voting
Preferred
Favored over others
Decided
Made a decision
Usage Examples
Correct: "She chose the blue dress."
Incorrect: "She chosed the blue dress."
Correct: "He chose pizza for lunch."
Correct: "They chose a new leader."
Notes:
- • "Chose" is pronounced as /tʃoʊz/
- • "Chose" is the past tense of "choose"
- • "Chosed" is not a word in English
- • Remember: Irregular verbs like "choose" do not follow the regular "-ed" rule
- • Commonly misspelled by applying regular verb rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do people misspell "chose" as "chosed"?
A: English learners sometimes apply the regular verb rule to "choose", but the correct past tense is "chose" and the past participle is "chosen".
Q: What is the past participle of "choose"?
A: The past participle of "choose" is "chosen", not "chosed".
Q: How can I remember the correct form of "chose"?
A: Remember that "chose" is the past tense, not "chosed". The past participle is "chosen".
Summary
Chose is the correct spelling. It is the past tense of "choose". "Chosed" is a misspelling that should be avoided.