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   A·vail·a·ble

   /əˈvāləb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal: "refreshments will be available all afternoon" Similar obtainableaccessibleto be hadready for useat handto handat one's disposalat one's fingertipswithin easy reachhandyconvenienton saleon the marketin stockin seasonuntakenunengagedunusedinformal:up for grabsyours for the askingon tapget-at-ablegettablerare:procurableOpposite unavailable
   • ▪ (of a person) not otherwise occupied; free to do something: "the nurse is only available at certain times" Similar freeunoccupiednot busypresentin attendancecontactableOpposite unavailablebusyengaged
   • ▪ not currently involved in a sexual or romantic relationship: "the larger the pool of available singles the greater your chance of finding someone special"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘effectual, serviceable’ and ‘legally valid’): from avail + -able. The sense ‘at someone's disposal’ dates from the early 19th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. availableness noun
   • 2. availably adverb

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   Definitions of available. adjective. obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service. “kept a fire extinguisher available ”. “much information is available through computers”. “ available in many colors”. “the list of available candidates is unusually long”. synonyms: accessible.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAVAILABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   AVAILABLE definition: 1. If something is available, you can use it or get it: 2. If someone is available, they are not…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAVAILABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. adjective. If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it. The amount of money available to buy books has fallen by 17%. There are three small boats available for hire. [ + for] According to the best available information, the facts are these. Synonyms: accessible, ready, to hand, convenient More Synonyms of available.

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   1. Present and ready for use; at hand; accessible: kept a fire extinguisher available at all times. 2. Capable of being gotten; obtainable: a bedspread available in three colors. 3. Qualified and willing to serve or assist: a list of available candidates; was not available for comment. 4. a.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionavailable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   availability. Definition of available adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › interavailableAVAILABLE Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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   available. [ uh-vey-luh-buhl ] show ipa. See synonyms for available on Thesaurus.com. adjective. suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available. readily obtainable; accessible: available resources.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › availableavailable - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Apr 9, 2024 · ( archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective. Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship. or the like. I have a question for you when you're available. Hi, this is Mark Smith calling. Is your mother available?