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available
[ uh-vey-luh-buhl ]
adjective
- suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand:
I used whatever tools were available.
Synonyms: , ,
- readily obtainable; accessible:
available resources.
- (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.
- 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.
available
/ əˈɪəə /
adjective
- obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand
- derogatory.politics suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character
Smith was a particularly available candidate
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٲ, noun
- ˈ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·····ٲ [uh, -vey-l, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ····Ա noun
- ··· adverb
- ·ٱ···· adjective
- ܲ···· adjective
- un·····Ա noun
- un···· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of available1
Example Sentences
All the money will be made available to victims in the next five years, while the county expects to be paying for the bonds for the next 25 years.
While Romanians are concerned about the alleged foreign interference, many are outraged that there is still no publicly available evidence undeniably proving Russian interference in the election.
It's also likely to become faster, cheaper and easier to do, explains Dr Brown, meaning it will become available to more patients rather than just a small number who are severely unwell.
The new fare options — Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, Choice and Basic, in descending price order — will be available for purchase in the third quarter of this year for flights scheduled in 2026, the airline said.
Dean wrote a confidential memorandum addressing "how we can use the available federal machinery to screw our political enemies."
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