available

[ uh-vey-luh-buhl ]

/ əˈveɪ lə bəl /

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adjective

suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.

readily obtainable; accessible: available resources.

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.

OTHER WORDS FOR available

1 accessible, usable, handy.

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OPPOSITES FOR available

1 unavailable.

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Origin of available

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; see origin at avail, -able

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a·vail·a·bil·i·ty

[uh-vey-luh-bil-i-tee], /əˌveɪ ləˈbɪl ɪ ti/, a·vail·a·ble·ness, nouna·vail·a·bly, adverbin·ter·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, nounin·ter·a·vail·a·ble, adjective

non·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·a·vail·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·a·vail·a·ble, adjectiveun·a·vail·a·ble·ness, nounun·a·vail·a·bly, adverb

How to use available in a sentence

“The only thing that has changed is that the Postal Service has increased its communications with states,” said the lawyer, whose name was not immediately available.
Federal judge issues temporary injunction against USPS operational changes amid concerns about mail slowdowns|Elise Viebeck, Jacob Bogage|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
Stein said that, at a recent industry conference, he saw a presentation by Bright Eyes that estimated that there are over 3,500 CBD products available for purchase.
‘An educational stance’: Publishers mull CBD’s alluring – and complex – commerce opportunities|Max Willens|September 17, 2020|Digiday
If online tracking isn’t available, you can call your local election office to ask about the status of your ballot.
ProPublica’s Pandemic Guide to Making Sure Your Vote Counts|by Susie Armitage|September 16, 2020|ProPublica
Congress needs to pass the Equality Act as soon as possible to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans have the strongest available protections against unequal treatment where we work, live, go to school and interact with others in the public sphere.
How the Trump administration is getting around Bostock to allow anti-trans discrimination|Chris Johnson|September 16, 2020|Washington Blade

HHS said that the number available in March 2020 was essentially the same number as of January 2017, when President Barack Obama left office.
Trump’s ABC News town hall: Four Pinocchios, over and over again|Glenn Kessler|September 16, 2020|Washington Post
Hitchcock is silent for a moment as Batliner checks on Connery's availability.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Everyone was very generous with their time, and their availability.
Jon Stewart Talks ‘Rosewater’ and the ‘Chickensh-t’ Democrats’ Midterm Massacre|Marlow Stern|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Internet availability was “intermittent” and other forms of communication scarce.
$10,000 a Month for Ebola Fighters|Abby Haglage|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The journal and publisher believe that its continued availability may not be in the public interest.
Anti-Vaxxers Have a New Hero|Russell Saunders|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The shards of one can be used to cut someone (never mind the constant availability of soup-can tops).
Prisoners Get Cultural Fix with 8-Tracks and Bootleg Cassettes|Daniel Genis|August 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The availability of Life Magazine and the need to pay for a lawyer.
Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Note that because of font availability, thorn with stroke is shown as separate characters, or with combining -.
Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250|Various
What they lack is certain other qualities more vital in the formation of a judgment as to their availability.
The Building of a Book|Various
The two administrations of Low demonstrated beyond question the availability of the "Brooklyn system."
A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County Volume II|Stephen M. Ostrander
The availability of these and other feeding areas in southeastern Alaska has not been constant over the years.
Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska|United States Department of Commerce, Marine Mammal Commission

British Dictionary definitions for available

available

/ (əˈveɪləbəl) /

adjective

obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand

US politics derogatory suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive characterSmith was a particularly available candidate

Derived forms of available

availability or availableness, nounavailably, adverb

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