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
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The authors highlighted the work of curators including B. Lieberman and J. Kimmig, whose efforts ensure these collections remain available for future discoveries.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Nearly 40% of the office space in the financial district was available at the end of last year, according to CBRE.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Five states, meanwhile, have provided publicly available voter information – name, address and party affiliation – to the DOJ while withholding more sensitive information.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Asset flows aren’t available yet for the entire quarter, so it’s hard to tell how investors have reacted to the war; the data stop at Feb. 28.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Although it already felt miles away, the confrontation with Elliot and the letter were taking up all my available brain space.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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