option
word
/ˈɑpʃən/
AHP-shuhn
/ˈɒpʃən/
OP-shuhn
Definition
An option is a choice or one possible thing you can choose in a situation. It can also mean a particular feature or extra available for something, such as a car or software.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday, business, and technical English. Common patterns: 'have no option but to', 'option to do something', 'the best option', 'an option for someone'. 'Choice' is often more general, while 'option' often sounds a little more formal or like one item in a set.
Spanish: opciónPortuguese (BR): opçãoPortuguese (PT): opçãoChinese (Simplified): 选择 - 选项Chinese (Traditional): 選擇 - 選項Hindi: विकल्प - चुनावArabic: خيارBengali: বিকল্প - অপশনRussian: вариант - опцияJapanese: 選択肢 - オプションVietnamese: lựa chọn - tùy chọnKorean: 선택 - 옵션Turkish: seçenek - opsiyonUrdu: انتخاب - آپشنIndonesian: opsi - pilihan
Example Sentences
At this point, waiting might be our best option.
natural
We had no option but to cancel the trip.
natural
We have one more option to try.
basic
The blue shirt is a good option.
basic
There is an option to pay online.
basic
If that's not an option, we can meet tomorrow instead.
natural