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View synonyms for available

available

[ uh-vey-luh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand:

    I used whatever tools were available.

    Synonyms: handy, usable, accessible

  2. readily obtainable; accessible:

    available resources.

  3. (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.

  4. 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?

  5. Archaic.
    1. efficacious, advantageous, or profitable.
    2. legally valid.


available

/ əˈveɪləbəl /

adjective

  1. obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand
  2. derogatory.
    politics suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character

    Smith was a particularly available candidate

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • aˌvailaˈbility, noun
  • aˈvailably, adverb
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of available1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; avail, -able
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Example Sentences

"We need every penny available spent on our schools, on our GP surgeries, on the mental health crisis."

From BBC

All available evidence indicates that this new mandarin caste will be fully willing to place unqualified, inexperienced, character-challenged, norm-busting loyalists in the highest positions of public trust.

From Salon

His title rival Lando Norris could manage only sixth for McLaren, his deficit to the Dutchman now 63 points with a maximum of 60 available.

From BBC

Historically, only 40% of the funding available for climate change has gone towards this.

From BBC

No arrest had been reported as of Saturday afternoon, and a description of the driver and vehicle wasn’t available.

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