Definitions

option

[op-shuhn] / ˈɒp ʃən /

NOUN

alternative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

benefit choice opportunity preference privilege right

STRONG

advantage claim dibs dilemma discretion druthers election franchise grant license pickup prerogative selection

WEAK

flipside free will other side of coin take it or leave it

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantage misfortune

STRONG

loss refusal

Example Sentences

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The aircraft starts at $190,000 with the option of purchasing a transport trailer for $21,000 and a charger for $1,100.

From Los Angeles Times

That first answer is probably a worthwhile option.

From The Wall Street Journal

So he chose the second option: raising his arms to a Ukrainian drone, which led him to a place to surrender.

From Barron's

But often quitting isn't an option until you can find another role.

From BBC

“As always, we’ll look at a range of options to deal with that.”

From MarketWatch