by choice

ADVERB

preferably

Synonyms

STRONG

rather

WEAK

alternatively first in preference willingly

ADVERB

rather

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sooner willingly

WEAK

alternately alternatively as a matter of choice by preference first in lieu of in preference just as soon more readily more willingly much sooner

Antonyms

WEAK

extremely insignificantly little violently

ADVERB

voluntarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deliberately freely intentionally spontaneously willingly

WEAK

at one's discretion by preference of one's own accord on one's own on one's own initiative optionally with all one's heart without being asked without prompting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unintentionally

WEAK

forced involuntarily obligatory

Example Sentences

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Today, I scroll through my phone contacts of friends and see a growing number of solo agers — many by choice.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Whether it is by chance or by choice, Guardiola has found an XI that works together and seem to enjoy playing together too.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Kavanagh, 78, is a New Englander by birth and Californian by choice.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Nada Reda Abu Sari, 82, however, has not stayed by choice.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

These people, of course, were not ready for a revolution; they had not abandoned their past lives by choice, but because they simply could not live the old way any longer.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

by choice

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