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option

noun

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

a slew of options that would add several thousand dollars to the base price of the car

Synonyms of option

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), adapter (also adaptor), add-on, adjunct, appendage, appliance, attachment

Words Related to option

accompaniment, additive, complement, supplement

auxiliary, subsidiary

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

Near Antonyms of option

essential, necessity, requirement, requisite

2 the power, right, or opportunity to choose

you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans

Synonyms of option

alternative, choice, discretion, druthers [dialect], election, liberty, pick, preference, selection, volition, way

Words Related to option

determination, free will, will

say, voice, vote

inclination, liking, partiality, penchant, predilection, proclivity, propensity, tendency

discernment, judgment (or judgement), perspicacity

Near Antonyms of option

coercion, duress, force

duty, obligation

Hobson's choice

Synonym Discussion of option

choice, option, alternative, preference, selection, election mean the act or opportunity of choosing or the thing chosen. choice suggests the opportunity or privilege of choosing freely.

- freedom of choice

option implies a power to choose that is specifically granted or guaranteed.

- the option of paying now or later

alternative implies a need to choose one and reject another possibility.

- equally attractive alternatives

preference suggests a choice guided by one's judgment or predilections.

- a preference for cool weather

selection implies a range of choice.

- a varied selection of furniture

election implies an end or purpose which requires exercise of judgment.

- doing a tax return forces certain elections on you

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