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The definition of available is someone or something that can be found, used or accessed.

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An example of an available option is a color that can be chosen for a car.
An example of available is a person who is free to attend a meeting.

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See available in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that one can avail oneself of; that can be used; usable
that can be gotten, had, or reached; handy; accessible
Obsolete that can avail
☆ Politics
1. having qualifications that would make one a strong candidate for an elective office
2. willing and able to run for office

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availably adverb

See available in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Present and ready for use; at hand; accessible: kept a fire extinguisher available at all times.
Capable of being gotten; obtainable: a bedspread available in three colors.
Qualified and willing to serve or assist: a list of available candidates; was not available for comment.
a. Chemistry Capable of being used in a chemical reaction: available electrons.
b. Botany Present, as in soil, and capable of being used by plants as a nutrient: available water; available minerals.
Archaic
a. Capable of bringing about a beneficial result or effect.
b. Law Valid. Used especially of a plea.

Related Forms:

a·vailˌa·bilˈi·ty, a·vailˈa·ble·ness noun

a·vailˈa·bly adverb

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