adjective
available
uh-VAY-luh-buhl
adjective
1
Able to be obtained, used, or accessed.
"Tickets are still available for Saturday's show."
"The report is available to download from the website."
2
Free to meet, talk, or spend time with someone.
"She's available for a call any time after three."
How to Use Available
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReady to be used, gotten, or free for someone's time.
Common pairings
readily available
available for
make available
Word Forms
more available comparative, most available superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English availlable, built from avail plus -able.