adj
Very common
selected
sih-LEHK-tihd
Selected (adj) means Chosen out from a larger group, often for a particular purpose or quality. Example: “The anthology gathers selected essays from her career.”
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Chosen out from a larger group, often for a particular purpose or quality.
"The anthology gathers selected essays from her career."
"Selected candidates will be contacted for interview."
"The museum displays a selected group of paintings from its vast collection."
How to use selected
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPicked out from a bigger group, usually because of some special quality or purpose.
Common pairings
selected works
selected candidates
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Rhymes for selected
erected
elected
expected
dejected
directed
affected
detected
effected
infected
projected
deflected
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Frequently asked questions
What does “selected” mean?
The word “selected” means chosen out from a larger group, often for a particular purpose or quality. In plain terms, picked out from a bigger group, usually because of some special quality or purpose.
How do you pronounce “selected”?
“Selected” is pronounced sih-LEHK-tihd (/sɪˈlɛktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “selected” in a sentence?
Here is “selected” used in a sentence: “The anthology gathers selected essays from her career.”
What part of speech is “selected”?
“Selected” is an adjective.
Is “selected” a common word?
“Selected” is a very common word in modern English.
What is the difference between selected and chosen?
The two are close synonyms, but selected often implies a more deliberate or careful process, picking from many options against some criteria. Chosen is broader and can feel more personal or emotional. You might speak of selected candidates for a job, but a chosen partner for life. Selected leans technical; chosen leans human.
Does selected mean random?
No, quite the opposite. Selected implies a deliberate choice made for a purpose or quality, not chance. Random means picked without any pattern or intention. If items are described as selected, someone has intentionally singled them out from a larger group, usually because they meet a particular standard or serve a specific aim.
What does 'available at selected stores' mean?
It means the product is sold only in certain shops chosen by the seller, not every branch or outlet. Those particular stores have been picked out from the wider group, often the larger or better-stocked ones. So you may need to check which specific locations stock the item before making a trip.
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