The difference between Choice and Profusion

When used as nouns, choice means an option, whereas profusion means abundance.


Choice is also adjective with the meaning: especially good or preferred.

check bellow for the other definitions of Choice and Profusion

  1. Choice as a noun:

    An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something.

    Examples:

    "Do I have a choice of what color to paint it?"

  2. Choice as a noun (uncountable):

    The power to choose.

    Examples:

    "She didn't leave us much choice''."

  3. Choice as a noun:

    One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

    Examples:

    "The ice cream sundae is a popular choice for dessert."

  4. Choice as a noun:

    Anything that can be chosen.

    Examples:

    "You have three choices: vanilla, strawberry or chocolate"

  5. Choice as a noun (usually, with ''the''):

    The best or most preferable part.

  6. Choice as a noun (obsolete):

    Care and judgement in selecting; discrimination, selectiveness.

  7. Choice as a noun (obsolete):

    A sufficient number to choose among.

  1. Choice as an adjective:

    Especially good or preferred.

    Examples:

    "It's a choice location, but you will pay more to live there."

  2. Choice as an adjective (slang, New Zealand):

    Cool; excellent.

    Examples:

    "Choice! I'm going to the movies."

  3. Choice as an adjective (obsolete):

    Careful in choosing; discriminating.

  1. Profusion as a noun:

    abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia

    Examples:

    "His hair, in great profusion, streamed down over his shoulders."

  2. Profusion as a noun:

    lavish or imprudent expenditure; prodigality or extravagance