First choice

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The most suitable and most optimal choice.

    "Manager Jurgen Klopp made it clear as soon as Liverpool reached Wembley that Kelleher would retain his place as the Reds' goalkeeper in this competition ahead of first-choice Alisson."

  2. 2
    The prime cut.
  3. 3
    The one with the highest ranking.

Synonyms

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choosingdecisionelectionfree choicefree willpick

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"Manager Jurgen Klopp made it clear as soon as Liverpool reached Wembley that Kelleher would retain his place as the Reds' goalkeeper in this competition ahead of first-choice Alisson."

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