By choice
adverb
Done because you want to, not because you need to.
He lives alone by choice, not because he has to.
Often appears as...
- live by choice
- work by choice
adverb
Deciding to do something on purpose, and not by accident.
She did not get that job by choice, it was the only option she had left.
Often appears as...
- done by choice
- made by choice
adverb
Done because you want to, not because you need to.
He lives alone by choice, not because he has to.
Often appears as...
- live by choice
- work by choice
adverb
Deciding to do something on purpose, and not by accident.
She did not get that job by choice, it was the only option she had left.
Often appears as...
- done by choice
- made by choice
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Use 'by choice' when expressing someone's personal preference or decision.
She became a vegetarian by choice.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forced
'By choice' suggests there's no external pressure or obligation involved in the decision.
He's staying late at the office by choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Saying 'by choice' can carry a tone of pride or satisfaction with the decision made.
She's single by choice and very happy.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Use 'by choice' when expressing someone's personal preference or decision.
She became a vegetarian by choice.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forced
'By choice' suggests there's no external pressure or obligation involved in the decision.
He's staying late at the office by choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Saying 'by choice' can carry a tone of pride or satisfaction with the decision made.
She's single by choice and very happy.
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Preference
Use 'by choice' when expressing someone's personal preference or decision.
She became a vegetarian by choice.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forced
'By choice' suggests there's no external pressure or obligation involved in the decision.
He's staying late at the office by choice.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Saying 'by choice' can carry a tone of pride or satisfaction with the decision made.
She's single by choice and very happy.
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