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option
Synonyms and Antonyms of option
1
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adapter (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment
accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement
amenity, doodad, embroidery, extra, filler, frill, incidental, luxury, nonessential, nonnecessity
appurtenances, bells and whistles, equipment, furnishings, habiliment(s), paraphernalia, trappings
adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, garnish, ornament, trim, trimming
2
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
alternative, choice, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, pick, preference, selection, volition, way
Synonym Discussion of option
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- freedom of choice
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- the option of paying now or later
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- equally attractive alternatives
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- a preference for cool weather
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- a varied selection of furniture
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- doing a tax return forces certain elections on you
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