available
[uh-vey-luh-buh l]
- suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- readily obtainable; accessible: available resources.
- having sufficient power or efficacy; valid.
- Archaic. efficacious; profitable; advantageous.
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Origin of available
Synonyms
See more synonyms for available on Thesaurus.com1. accessible, usable, handy.
Antonyms
1. unavailable.
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Contemporary Examples
Hitchcock is silent for a moment as Batliner checks on Connery's availability.
Everyone was very generous with their time, and their availability.
Jon Stewart Talks ‘Rosewater’ and the ‘Chickensh-t’ Democrats’ Midterm MassacreMarlow Stern
November 9, 2014
Internet availability was “intermittent” and other forms of communication scarce.
Supposedly, unemployment is always directly linked to the availability of jobs.
“I think the main reason is the availability of information and community groups that the Internet provides,” said Obsidian.
Historical Examples
His nomination was not due to his strength, but to his availability.
The New NationFrederic L. Paxson
Even more may be said in favour of the availability of this practice.
They reasoned against his availability, and their argument prevailed.
They have all recognized the potency and availability of that force.
Primitive Psycho-Therapy and QuackeryRobert Means Lawrence
Its availability makes it excellent for plants that need forcing.
available
- 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
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Word Origin and History for availability
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper