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Definition of opt

opt

/ɑːpt/
opt
Adverb:optionally
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Adjective:optional
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Past Simple:opted
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Past Participle:opted
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Present Participle:opting
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• verb

1

To make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities (usually followed by "for" or an infinitive).

Example

"Many commuters opt for public transit to avoid the heavy morning traffic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Opt" is strictly an intransitive verb and cannot take a direct object; it must be followed by a prepositional phrase (such as "opt for," "opt in," or "opt out") or an infinitive verb (such as "opt to leave").

• Rhymes for opt

• Nearby Words

oppressively
oppressiveness
oppressor
opt
optic
optical
optically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French opter, which derives directly from the Latin verb optare, meaning "to choose, wish, or desire."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Opt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/opt
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