available

American  

[uh-vey-luh-buhl] / əˈveɪ lə bəl /

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.

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available British  

/ 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

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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

The companies said there are no existing vaccines available against Lyme disease.

From MarketWatch

Despite this, there are currently no reliable screening tools available to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages.

From Science Daily

“ET” has long been culling the archives for the career retrospectives that air on weekends under the title “ET Vault Unlocked,” which are also available on demand through YouTube.

From Los Angeles Times

It is not available in the European Union -- or Ukraine.

From Barron's

It also said as of this morning, TSA PreCheck and Priority Screening aren’t available, though Clear is available to those who are currently enrolled.

From Barron's

Related Words

• accessible
• applicable
• convenient
• feasible
• free
• handy
• possible
• usable
• vacant