# chore vs chose

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chore
*noun · IPA /t͡ʃɔː/ · frequency rank #23,781*
A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as cleaning or preparing meals.

### chose
*verb · IPA /t͡ʃəʊz/ · frequency rank #2,719*
simple past of choose

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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