available

[əˈveɪləbl]

available Definition

• 1. able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal
• 2. present or ready for immediate use or purchase

Using available: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "available" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The report will be available tomorrow.

• Example

  Is the manager available to speak with me?

• Example

  There are no available seats on the flight.

• Example

  This product is available in three different colors.

• Example

  The book is not available in stores yet.

available Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for available

• accessible
• obtainable
• ready
• usable
• on hand

Antonyms for available

• unavailable
• inaccessible
• unattainable

Phrases with available

• make oneself available

  to make oneself free or accessible to others

  Example

  He always makes himself available to help his colleagues.

• readily available

  easily accessible or obtainable

  Example

  The information is readily available on the company's website.

• available around the clock

  available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  Example

  The customer service hotline is available around the clock.

Origins of available

from Old French 'avaleir', meaning 'to lower'

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Summary: available in Brief

The term 'available' [əˈveɪləbl] refers to something that can be used or obtained, or someone who is present and ready for use. It is often used to describe products, services, or people's availability. Phrases like 'make oneself available' and 'readily available' denote accessibility, while 'available around the clock' implies constant availability.