choice and prime share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. choice means “the person or thing chosen or selected”. prime means “first in rank or degree”. choice is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈtʃɔɪs/
1.n.the person or thing chosen or selected
“he was my pick for mayor”
2.n.the act of choosing or selecting
“your choice of colors was unfortunate”
3.n.one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
“what option did I have?”
/ˈpɹaɪm/
1.adj.first in rank or degree
“an architect of premier rank”
2.adj.used of the first or originating agent
“prime mover”
3.adj.of superior grade
“choice wines”
| choice | prime | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtʃɔɪs/ | /ˈpɹaɪm/ |
| Said | choys | prahym |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 6 | 5 |
| Parts of speech | noun, adjective | adjective, noun, verb |
| Senses | 5 | 12 |
| How common | Core | Common |
| Synonyms | pick, selection | premier |
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