Correct spelling, explanation: the verb choose means to select is spelled with a double o in its base form. However, as an irregular verb, it changes the form in past simple (chose) and past participle chosen. This means that the spelling choosen is a confusion between the base form and past participle form; thus it’s a mistake to spell this word like this. The only correct spelling of the past participle of choose is chosen.
Definition of chosen:
verb, past participle form of choose
My wedding is in 3 months and I haven’t chosen the dress yet!
adjective, someone or something preferred over others
The chosen few were invited to the exclusive event, while the rest of the applicants were turned away.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: there is no such word as choosen, at least not in the English language 🙂 Choosen is probably an accidental mix of choose (a base form of this verb meaning to pick among others) and chosen (past participle form of choose). Chosen is, therefore, the correct spelling, as choose is an irregular verb (the past simple form is chose).
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