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optiona thing that is or may be chosen; the freedom, power, or right to choose something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a thing that is or may be chosen; the freedom, power, or right to choose something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːpʃən/

Korean meaning: 선택할 수 있는 것; 선택권, 선택의 자유

Korean pronunciation: 아프-션 (강세: 아프)

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant offers a vegetarian option for customers who don't eat meat.
  • My mom gave me two options: clean my room or no video games for a week!
  • Going to college is not the only option after high school.

option

NOUN

//ˈɑːpʃən//

a thing that is or may be chosen; the freedom, power, or right to choose something

option concept
💡 Concept

a thing that is or may be chosen; the freedom, power, or right to choose something

option rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Every option comes with caution — choose, or lose the moment.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɑːpʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɒpʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootopt
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'optio' meaning 'choice' or 'the act of choosing', derived from 'optare' meaning 'to choose' or 'to wish for'. The term entered English through Old French 'option'.

🎵Rhyme

adoptioncautionportion
adoption
caution
portion

🔗Collocations

have an option
viable option
consider all options
default option
last resort option
keep options open

📝Examples

The restaurant offers a vegetarian option for customers who don't eat meat.

😄 Fun example

My mom gave me two options: clean my room or no video games for a week!

Going to college is not the only option after high school.

😄 Fun example

He always chooses the most expensive option on the menu, even when I'm paying!

📚Related Words

Synonyms

choicealternativepossibilityselectionpreference

Antonyms

obligationrequirementnecessity

Related

decidechooseselectoptionalopportunity

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