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option

Pronunciation: [/ˈɑpʃən/]

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option: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use option in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “choice”

(noun) a choice or decision that you can make. It's like picking your favorite ice cream flavor from a list of options.

Example

I had the option to choose between a salad or a sandwich for lunch.

Example

I didn't have any other options but to wait for the bus in the rain.

Example

What options do we have for dessert?

Context: “finance”

(noun) a contract that gives someone the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell something at a specific price. It's like a special ticket that lets you buy something at a fixed price later.

Example

He bought an option to purchase the shares at a lower price in the future.

Example

She decided not to exercise her option to sell the stock before its price dropped.

Example

When does the option to buy the house expire?

How to pronounce option

Pronunciation: [/ˈɑpʃən/]

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