What does “option” mean?
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nounsomething you can choose from a set of possibilities
We have two options: stay here or go home.
Option at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- B1 (intermediate)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɑpʃən/ · AHP-shun
How to use “option” correctly
“Have no option but to” means you are forced to: “We had no option but to cancel.”
Common phrases with “option”
- have no option but to
- the best option
- keep your options open
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- choice
- alternative
Word family
- optional
- opt
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