available
- 01 A2 Elementary
ready for you to use, buy, or find.
present and ready for immediate use or purchase; obtainable within a given context.
Simple“Is there a table available for four people at seven o'clock?”
In context“The report synthesises all available data to provide a comprehensive overview of the current economic climate.”
UsageOften follows the noun it modifies in phrases like 'the best tools available'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
not busy and having enough time to talk to someone or do a task.
having the temporal capacity or willingness to engage in a meeting, conversation, or relationship.
Simple“The manager is not available right now, but she can call you back later.”
In context“The consultant indicated she would be available for a follow-up session once the initial implementation phase was complete.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
having legal force or being valid for a specific purpose.
possessing legal force or efficacy; valid under specific statutory or procedural conditions.
Simple“The lawyer checked if the evidence was available to be used in court.”
In context“The defence argued that the statute of limitations rendered the previous testimony no longer available for the current proceedings.”
Usage available to everyone · available for · available data
From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.