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available
[ uh-vey-luh-buhl ]
adjective
- suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand:
I used whatever tools were available.
Synonyms: handy, usable, accessible
- readily obtainable; accessible:
available resources.
- (of a person) free or willing to do something; not occupied:
I’m sorry, Mrs. Clarke is not available to speak with you right now.
- not involved in a romantic or sexual relationship; single:
Why would you tell Rachel that I’m available when you know how serious I am about Tina?
- Archaic.
- efficacious, advantageous, or profitable.
- legally valid.
available
/ əˈveɪləbəl /
adjective
- obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand
- derogatory.politics suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character
Smith was a particularly available candidate
Derived Forms
- aˌvailaˈbility, noun
- aˈvailably, adverb
Other Words From
- a·vail·a·bil·i·ty [uh, -vey-l, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], a·vail·a·ble·ness noun
- a·vail·a·bly adverb
- in·ter·a·vail·a·ble adjective
- un·a·vail·a·ble adjective
- un·a·vail·a·ble·ness noun
- un·a·vail·a·bly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of available1
Example Sentences
But he said he wanted to make sure that everything that was available was disclosed to the men.
"There's a lot of interest from the dystonia community, and we get many calls from patients asking, 'When will this drug be available? How can I have a prescription?'"
"Unlike in the United States, pacemaker therapy is often not available or affordable for people in low- and middle-income countries. Our program is determined to change that."
Handheld and desktop personal particle monitors are also available for purchase.
It's hard to find a real standout among the options available.
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