available
Americanadjective
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suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand.
I used whatever tools were available.
- Synonyms:
- handy, usable, accessible
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readily obtainable; accessible.
available resources.
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(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.
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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?
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Archaic.
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efficacious, advantageous, or profitable.
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legally valid.
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adjective
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obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand
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derogatory politics suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character
Smith was a particularly available candidate
Other Word Forms
- availability noun
- availableness noun
- availably adverb
- interavailable adjective
- unavailable adjective
- unavailableness noun
- unavailably adverb
Etymology
Origin of available
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; avail, -able
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Josephine Ballon, the managing director of Hate Aid, a non-profit organisation in Germany which aims to support victims of digital violence, told the BBC the technology to produce deep fakes was easily available.
From BBC
So today’s annuity rates partly reflect the lower yields on bonds that were available a few weeks ago, before the start of the war.
From MarketWatch
It has been installing new systems to allow air-traffic controllers to better track the movement of aircraft on the ground, and to alert controllers when a runway isn’t available for departing or arriving planes.
Obviously, there could be one, two, even three positions available in the Test team, which is exciting.
From BBC
The talented but combustible Italian established a fine reputation at Brighton and is available having left Marseille by mutual consent in February.
From BBC
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