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Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
chops
Definition
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
experience expertise know-how moxie proficiency savvy skillsAntonyms
inexperienceExamples
- //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justice
- //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
First Known Use
1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
alteration of chap entry 3chops
plural noun
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
- knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something //that pianist really doesn't yet have the musical chops to do that piece justiceSynonymsNear AntonymsAntonyms
- the opening through which food passes into the body of an animal //the toddler popped a candy into his chops and grinned stickily
adjective
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : elect
- : selected or marked for favor or special privilege //a chosen few
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
bet choice pick selectionSynonyms: Adjective
cherry-picked choice elect favored favorite first-line handpicked picked preferred select selectedExamples
Noun
- //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
Adjective
- //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the year
History and Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from past participle of chosen to choosechosen
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 3)
- a person or thing that is chosen //of the five sons in the family, he was his father's chosen and thus showered with attention and special gifts
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 3)
- singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking //the chosen few who are invited to a gathering at the CEO's house at the end of the yearSynonymsSynonymous PhrasesNear Antonyms
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 3 of 3)
past participle of choose
- to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities //choose a computer that best suits your needsSynonymsRelated WordsAntonyms
- to see fit //you can wear whatever you choose to the party
- to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration //chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper