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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
If you've been affected by issues involving sexual abuse and violence, information and support is available at BBC Action Line.
Complicating Cronin’s high school recruiting efforts is escalating uncertainty about how many roster spots will be available in this new free-agent era.
The new places could be available from 2027 but it is not yet known how many pupils either school would take.
BBC Action Line: If you have been affected by issues in this story, find out what support is available here.
“It’s available on social media, but it takes a bit more effort. You just need to actively search for it,” Li said.
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