Option and Possibility

Option

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

Possibility is a synonym for option in capacity topic. In some cases you can use "Possibility" instead a noun "Option", when it comes to topics like choice, chance, opportunity.

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

Possibility

Possibility noun - A possible alternative.
Usage example: bankruptcy is always a possibility

Option is a synonym for possibility in capacity topic. You can use "Option" instead a noun "Possibility", if it concerns topics such as chance, opportunity.

Nearby Words: possible, possibly

How words are described

good good option good possibility
best best option best possibility
present present option present possibility
reasonable reasonable option reasonable possibility
Other adjectives: valid, single, likely, obvious, romantic, real, dangerous, potential, easy, practical, new, former, alternate, last, latter, different, realistic, viable.

Both words in one sentence

  • Creator / BioWare The Old Republic has this trope coming back into play now, with similar flashpoints as Dragon Age II had, namely some people complaining that it lacks a same-sex romance option, and others railing against the possibility of such an option in their MMO.
  • Manga / Shitsurakuen Sadistic Choice: Although it doesn't actually happen, Yuki tells Sora to envison being forced to choose between her (Yuki) and Koharu; and no, Taking a Third Option is not a possibility.
  • Gangplank's "Parrrley" does have this possibility, so he's one of the champions for whom this build is a valid option.
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