ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Available

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Available is an adjective meaning Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

Meaning

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

More Meanings

  1. Readily obtainable.
  2. (law) Valid.
  3. Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.
  4. (archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

Example Sentences

This is an available plea.
We have an available candidate.
I have a question for you when you're available.
The list shows the available products in the store.

Synonyms for available

Depending on context, synonyms include usable, profitable, advantageous, vacant, gettable, valid.

Antonyms for available

Common opposites include unavailable, taken.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include useable, obtainable, procurable, acquirable, usable, accessible.

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