This is the least expensive option available.
This is the least expensive option available.
English
option
ˈɑːp.ʃən, ˈɑpʃ(ə)n, ˈɑpʃən, ˈɒpʃən
Meaning: one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities
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Example sentences
You have the option to pay by credit card or cash.
You should consider all the options before making a decision.
You should consider all the options before making a decision.
Of the two options, I prefer the former.
Of the two options, I prefer the former.
I had to choose between the two options.
I had to choose between the two options.
We have multiple options to choose from.
We have multiple options to choose from.
I asked the waiter for the menu to see the dessert options.
I asked the waiter for the menu to see the dessert options.
A myriad of options are available for students who wish to study abroad.
A myriad of options are available for students who wish to study abroad.
He continued to vacillate between the two options.
He continued to vacillate between the two options.
We should choose the value option.
We should choose the value option.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the phrase 'have no option but to...', meaning there is no other choice.
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