Method and Option

Method

Method noun - The means or procedure for doing something.

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Option and method are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Option" instead a noun "Method".

Option noun - Something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment.

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Method and option are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Method" instead a noun "Option".

Nearby Words: opt, optional, optionally, opting, optionee

preferred	preferred method	preferred option
good	good method	good option
best	best method	best option
better	better method	better option
Other adjectives: similar, normal, common, standard, valid, simple, popular, effective, real, main, alternative, practical, new, possible, alternate, latter, different, available, viable.

Death Is Not Permanent: Barring the permadeath option, each race has its own method of respawning after death.

Source: Video Game / Starbound
This prevents you from dying by this method, although it's relatively easy to get past one's guard in this game, so turtling is still not an option.

Source: Death of a Thousand Cuts aka: Death By A Thousand Cuts
An even better option, with no player input needed, is the famous Negalmuur method.

Source: Peninsula of Power Leveling

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