by choice

adverb
UK: /baɪ tʃɔɪs/
US: /baɪ tʃɔɪs/

  1. If something is done 'by choice', it is done because someone wants to do it, not because they are forced to.

    1. I live here by choice.
    2. She became a vegetarian by choice, influenced by environmental concerns.

  2. To indicate a deliberate action or decision, rather than one imposed or accidental.

    1. He quit his job by choice.
    2. They decided to stay home by choice, foregoing the party invitation.

Synonyms

deliberately intentionally
by choice noun

  1. The act of selecting something willingly, rather than being obligated or forced.

    1. It was his choice.
    2. Remaining single was her choice, and she embraced the freedom it offered.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "by choice" in English means: If something is done 'by choice', it is done because someone wants to do it, not because they are forced to., To indicate a deliberate action or decision, rather than one imposed or accidental..

The phonetic transcription of "by choice" is /baɪ tʃɔɪs/ in British English and /baɪ tʃɔɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "by choice": deliberately, intentionally.

Example usage of "by choice": "I live here by choice.". More examples on the page.