optionally
adverb/ˈɑpʃənəli/
Frequency rank: #16,044 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is available as a choice but not required.
Example sentence
You can optionally add extra cheese to your order for a small fee.
Synonyms & related words
- voluntarily
- alternatively
- electively
- additionally
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