What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
available
Example
Is the meeting room available for our team to use? [available: adjective]
Example
There are still tickets available for the concert tonight. [available: plural noun]
usable
Example
The old computer is no longer usable. [usable: adjective]
Example
The instructions are clear and make the product easily usable. [usable: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Available is more commonly used than usable in everyday language. Available is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while usable is less common and tends to be used in more specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between available and usable?
Both available and usable can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, available is generally considered more formal and is commonly used in professional settings, while usable is more neutral and can be used in a wide range of formality levels.
