5 letter words starting with OPT

Opted

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: Chose or decided to do or not to do something

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɑptəd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɒptɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "opted" comes from the Latin word "optare," which means "to choose." It was first used in English in the early 17th century and has been in use ever since. It is a regular verb, meaning it follows the typical conjugation pattern for English verbs.

Synonyms: Chose, decided, elected, selected, picked, preferred

Related Words: Adopt, dropt, loopt, toper, topee

Example Sentences:

• She opted to stay home instead of going out with her friends.
• He opted not to take the job offer because it required too much travel.
• They opted for the vegetarian option on the menu.

Optic

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: Optic refers to anything related to the eyes or vision, or the use of light. As a noun, it can refer to a device or instrument that uses or manipulates light, such as a telescope or a camera lens. As an adjective, it can describe anything related to vision or light.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈɑːptɪk/ UK: /ˈɒptɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word optic comes from the Greek word "optikos," which means "of or for sight." The word has been used in English since the 16th century and has been commonly used in the fields of physics, medicine, and engineering.

Synonyms: Visual, ocular, ophthalmic, optical

Related Words: Sight, focus, lens, scope, image

Example Sentences:

• As an adjective: The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain.
• As a noun: The telescopes optic system allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies.