to feel sure that something is true
- Similar:
- trust
- Opposite:
- disbelieve
Foundation level · Year 4 · free
option
noun
something you can choose from several things
You have the option to join the choir.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- choice
- possibility
- selection
- pick
- way
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- necessity
- obligation
More examples
- Is swimming an option this summer?
- She chose the best option for her team.
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More thinking & knowing words
eager to find out or learn about things
- Similar:
- inquisitive
- Opposite:
- apathetic
something that is known to be true
- Similar:
- truth
- Opposite:
- falsehood
wanting to know or learn more about something
- Similar:
- curious
- Opposite:
- apathetic
planned or wanted to do something
- Similar:
- intended
- Opposite:
- accidental
needed in order to do something or for it to work
- Similar:
- essential
- Opposite:
- needless
very likely, though not completely certain
- Similar:
- likely
- Opposite:
- absolutely
the reason why something is done or exists
- Similar:
- aim