WordHive Learning Dictionary

Option

noun

An option is a possible choice.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Option mean?

An option is a possible choice.

Updated

Dictionary definition

One possible choice among two or more choices.

Example sentences

Option in a sentence

easy

You have two options for the project format.

medium

The safer option was to wait for help.

hard

Comparing options can improve decision-making.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Option

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does option mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to option?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses option correctly?

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Option

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Synonyms

Words like Option

choiceUse for something a person can select.
alternativeUse for another possible choice.
Antonyms

Opposite words

requirementUse when something must be done.
necessityUse when something is needed and not optional.
Synonym practice

Want to practice option synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The first option was to read quietly," then compare close word choices. Practice option synonyms.

Word family

Option word family

Base word

option

noun

options

More than one possible choice.

adjective

optional

Available by choice, not required.

Related words
Student support

Understand Option

Hint for students

An option is a possible choice.

Common mix-up

Option is not the same as requirement. Option means an option is a possible choice.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The safer option was to wait for help. Clue words: safer, wait, help. Underline clue words that show why option fits instead of requirement. Now write one new sentence that shows option without using the word option. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show option?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The safer option was to wait for help." Why does option fit better than requirement?