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Available - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Available means something is ready to be used, accessed, or obtained. It describes a person who is free to meet or help, or an item that is in stock or not occupied.

available

/əˈveɪləbəl/ /əˈveɪləbl̩/

Definition:

Able to be used or obtained; accessible or ready for use.

Synonyms:

Accessible, obtainable, ready, free, on hand

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Unavailable, inaccessible

Common Collocations:

Available resources, available time, available options, available seats

Derivatives:

Availability, availably

Usage Tips:

Use "available" to describe something that can be accessed or used at a given time.

Common Phrases:

Make yourself available, readily available, widely available

Etymology:

From Old French "available," meaning "beneficial," derived from Latin "valere" (to be strong).

Examples:

  • 1. The book is available at the library.
  • 2. Are you available for a meeting tomorrow?
  • 3. Tickets are still available online.
  • 4. Fresh fruit is not always available in winter.

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