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option

/ˈɑpʃən/noun2 syllables

Option means: the act of choosing or selecting.

Synonyms for option6

noun, as in the act of choosing or selecting

choice, selection, pick

noun, as in one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

alternative, choice

also used for option

possibility, contingency

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What does option mean?3

noun

1

the act of choosing or selecting“your choice of colors was unfortunate”

2

one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen“what option did I have?”

3

the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with option?1

three syllables

adoption
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Option in a sentence

  • Failure is not an option... except that it totally is, and you definitely will.espamatics
  • For now, we aren't even considering that option.CK
  • For now, we're not even considering that option.CK
  • Gotta say, a water pitcher is an underrated and underused option these days.kiryopi
  • Due to the rain, staying at home would be a better option.nurendra
  • We have three payment options: cash, check, or credit card.issadouba
  • Please listen carefully, as our menu options have changed.rul
  • Of all the options, why did this have to be the reference?tommo

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Forms of option

as a noun

plural
options