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available

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈveɪləbəl/

available means: If something or someone is this, you can use it or contact them when you need to.

adjective

READY TO USEA2

If something or someone is this, you can use it or contact them when you need to.

  • Is a doctor available?
  • We used all the available information.
  • She is available to meet you on Friday.

How to use it: available to someone (The service is available to everyone.); available for something (I am available for a meeting tomorrow.)

Similar words: accessible, free

Opposites: unavailable

Common phrases: available information, available for someone, available to someone, available resources

EASY TO GETA2

Able to be bought, found, or obtained.

  • The book is available online.
  • Tickets will be available from Monday.
  • Is this jacket available in blue?

How to use it: available from somewhere (Tickets are available from the station.); available in something (The shirt is available in three sizes.)

Similar words: obtainable, on sale

Opposites: unavailable

Common phrases: available online, widely available, available in shops

Questions about available

What does available mean?

If something or someone is this, you can use it or contact them when you need to.

What is available in other languages?

Türkçe: mevcut · Español: disponible · Français: disponible · Deutsch: verfügbar · Italiano: disponibile · 日本語: 利用できる

How do you pronounce available?

It is pronounced /əˈveɪləbəl/.

How do you use available in a sentence?

Is a doctor available? We used all the available information.

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