# as an option

**Pronunciation:** /æz ən ˈɑːpʃən/ · az-un-OP-shun

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** prepositional phrase

## Meaning

Available to be chosen or included if desired, but not required or mandatory for everyone. It indicates that something is left up to the personal preference of the individual.

## Examples

- Leather seats are offered as an option on the base model of this car.
- Students can take the extra art class as an option if they have room in their schedules.
- Breakfast is available as an option when booking the hotel room online.

## Synonyms

- optionally — An adverbial alternative meaning in an optional manner.

## Common patterns

- offer something as an option — To make a feature or service available for selection alongside a standard offering. — The restaurant offers gluten-free pasta as an option for every dish.
- include something as an option — To build in a selectable feature without making it compulsory. — The software includes cloud backup as an option during the setup process.

## Collocations

- available as an option — Extended warranty coverage is available as an option on all electronics.
- offered as an option — Manual transmission is offered as an option for driving enthusiasts.

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