Chosen or Chosed
Which Spelling is Correct?
Understanding the correct spelling of "chosen" or "chosed", this verb and common misspellings.
❌ Incorrect: Chosed
Why it's wrong: This is a misspelling of "chosen." The correct past participle of "choose" is "chosen"; "choosed" is not a word.
Common Error: Applying regular verb rules to an irregular verb
✅ Correct: Chosen
Definition: Past participle of "choose"; selected from a number of possibilities.
Part of Speech: Verb (past participle)
Synonyms for Chosen
Selected
Picked out from a group
Elected
Chosen by voting
Appointed
Assigned to a position
Designated
Officially selected
Preferred
Favored over others
Picked
Chosen from a group
Usage Examples
Correct: "She has chosen the best option."
Incorrect: "She has chosed the best option."
Correct: "They have chosen a new leader."
Correct: "He was chosen for the team."
Notes:
- • "Chosen" is pronounced as /ˈtʃoʊzən/
- • "Chosen" is the past participle of "choose"
- • "Choosed" 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 "chosen" as "choosed"?
A: English learners sometimes apply the regular verb rule to "choose", but the correct past participle is "chosen" and the past tense is "chose".
Q: What is the past tense of "choose"?
A: The past tense of "choose" is "chose", and the past participle is "chosen".
Q: How can I remember the correct form of "chosen"?
A: Remember that "chosen" is the past participle, not "choosed". The past tense is "chose".
Summary
Chosen is the correct spelling. It is the past participle of "choose". "Choosed" is a misspelling that should be avoided.