Get to know Opts better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning.
Opts meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of opt
Using Opts
- The main meaning on this page is: third-person singular simple present indicative of opt
- In the example corpus, opts often appears in combinations such as: opts for, opts to, opts out.
Context around Opts
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 14 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Opts
- In this selection, "opts" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, character, sometimes, acl and instead stand out and add context to how "opts" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and instead opts to retreat and and she opts not to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "opts" sits close to words such as abhorrent, actuality and belted, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with opts
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Unless Nix changes his mind and opts out, the Ducks should roll. (12 words)
Eschewing the "ye olde" steamship look, ACL opts for modern design and modern art. (14 words)
He opts instead to flit about their skies—usually in dark, and never in the same place twice. (18 words)
We'll absolutely take a movie that opts out of mindless mayhem and ludicrous violence in favor of slick direction and a focus on a one-dimensional character, though the overall experience does little to set itself apart from its peers. (41 words)
Following World War II, the esteemed detective Hercule Poirot (portrayed by Branagh) becomes disillusioned with the world and the people around him, and instead opts to retreat to the famously beautiful city of Venice. (34 words)
This game also marks a change in abilities through Richter Belmont, which opts for “item crashes,” which are special abilities from the character’s sub-weapons that release a powerful attack. (31 words)
And while she may have already overcome the elevator drama, we probably shouldn’t be surprised if Jen opts to take the stairs in the future! (26 words)
Example sentences (20)
After Chalamet's Wonka appears to be unaware of the people from Loompaland, Grant's character opts to "refresh your memory" by playing him a tune and starting to dance.
At top, Cooper Howell, an actor and bartender who sometimes opts for a kilt instead of jeans behind the bar.
Eschewing the "ye olde" steamship look, ACL opts for modern design and modern art.
Following World War II, the esteemed detective Hercule Poirot (portrayed by Branagh) becomes disillusioned with the world and the people around him, and instead opts to retreat to the famously beautiful city of Venice.
Harris keeps Spidey’s trademark wit but opts for a more solemn disposition, resulting in a fresh but faithful portrayal.
He opts instead to flit about their skies—usually in dark, and never in the same place twice.
Ice cream shouldn’t be overpoweringly sweet, she said — and she opts to balance sweet with a salty flavor instead.
Much like War in Middle Earth opts for the book description of Gollum, as the movies would release over a decade later.
Over the years, she’s kept Ever out of the spotlight, and she opts not to show his face on Instagram.
Regardless of whether the Fed opts to cut rates, both Earle and Antoni cautioned against adjusting interest rates to achieve economic goals.
The Metro, in a similar fashion, opts for a picture from the procession through Bray with "Farewell Sinéad" as a headline.
The movie opts for a steamier scene between the two, and takes place in Bella’s bedroom, where she’s wearing nothing more than a t-shirt and underwear.
This game also marks a change in abilities through Richter Belmont, which opts for “item crashes,” which are special abilities from the character’s sub-weapons that release a powerful attack.
Unless Nix changes his mind and opts out, the Ducks should roll.
We'll absolutely take a movie that opts out of mindless mayhem and ludicrous violence in favor of slick direction and a focus on a one-dimensional character, though the overall experience does little to set itself apart from its peers.
When Batgirl goes missing, Nightwing opts to look for her without Harley, so Harley enlists Batgirl's roommate to follow a lead into the mountains.
While more than half of Australians opts to be cremated, crypts in mausoleums remain popular among Melbourne’s large Italian community, according the Australian Funeral Directors Association.
While the original sitcom took a lighthearted approach, the reimagined version opts for a more realistic portrayal of race dynamics and culture shock.
And that could reduce even further if Amorim opts for a midfield duo of Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo.
And while she may have already overcome the elevator drama, we probably shouldn’t be surprised if Jen opts to take the stairs in the future!
Common combinations with opts
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- opts for 55×
- opts to 35×
- opts out 13×
- he opts 9×
- and opts 8×
- she opts 7×
- opts not 5×
- opts instead 3×
- instead opts 2×
- but opts 2×