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

Other Word Forms

• availability noun
• availableness noun
• availably adverb
• interavailable adjective
• unavailable adjective
• unavailableness noun
• unavailably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of available¹

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

Example Sentences

But what are T-levels, what courses are available and how are they marked?

From BBC

As manufacturing-based industries automate the production of things like paper products, there are far fewer jobs available, making each one highly competitive.

From Salon

These vary between different regions and the men's and women's game, squeezing the calendar space in which R360's full rosters would be available.

From BBC

He argued that the UK was on the brink of a financial crisis "because there is no way out of the current financial circumstance that is available to the Labour Party".

From BBC

Pfizer told me that “more details” will be made available as the January implementation date draws nigh.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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