⚖️option

noun
/ˈɒpʃən/

Meaning

A choice or possibility available among alternatives.
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example Sentences

You have the option to pay by card or cash.

You have the option to work from home or office.

Example Expressions

keep your options open

Synonyms

choice, alternative, possibility, selection, preference
Entry 1
choice, alternative, possibility, selection, preference
Entry 2
choice, alternative, possibility, selection

Antonyms

obligation, compulsion, necessity, requirement
Entry 1
obligation, compulsion, necessity
Entry 2
requirement, obligation, necessity, compulsion

Collocations

have option, choose option, better option, best option, viable option
Entry 1
have option, choose option, better option
Entry 2
have option, best option, viable option

More Example Sentences

She is likely to choose the safer option.

This option is inferior to the safer one.

His idea turned out to be the best option.

They can afford to choose the safer option.

They can simply choose the cheapest option.

They're short of options, so they will wait.

There are too many options to choose quickly.

We were too confused to choose the right option.

He has trouble deciding when there are too many options.

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other options?

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