Mode and Option

Mode

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

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

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

preferred	preferred mode	preferred option
special	special mode	special option
similar	similar mode	similar option
normal	normal mode	normal option
Other adjectives: standard, original, single, simple, popular, powerful, real, evil, main, easy, hidden, alternate, last, different, available, realistic, manual.

The aforementioned Anniversary Collection featured an easy mode and the option to start any game with four extra lives.

Source: Game Breaker / Mega Man
It is a Diablo-style game, playable in single-player or multi-player mode (up to six players) via LAN or Internet, with the option to freely switch the same character from one mode to the other.

Source: Video Game / Titan Quest
Later updates added the Vic Viper, the option to turn on autoscrolling, and a scenario mode based on the one that came with the Holiday Mode.

Source: Holiday Mode

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