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
• availably adverb
• availableness noun
• 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

There are other means available too, like using VPNs or alternative messaging apps, previously reserved for tech nerds and those handling sensitive information.

From BBC

Slash, or, rather, a skeletal facsimile of him played by an actor, will be available for photo opportunities and meet and greets at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, which runs most evenings through Nov. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Guided tours and self-guided audio tours are also available to all visitors, including tourists.

From BBC

By Monday, a consensus had formed that most of the information was already publicly available or of little interest.

From BBC

The service was crowded, with people filling the aisles and any other available space.

From BBC

Related Words

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