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avail·able (ə vāl′ə bəl)

adjective

  1. that one can avail oneself of; that can be used; usable
  2. that can be gotten, had, or reached; handy; accessible
  3. Obsolete that can avail
  4. ☆ 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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available Synonyms

available

modif.

accessible, usable, ready, convenient, serviceable, prepared, handy, on call, ready for use, open, obtainable, attainable, practicable, achievable, feasible, possible, procurable, realizable, reachable, within reach, at one's disposal, at one's beck and call, at hand, at one's elbow, free, at liberty, to be had, on tap*, on deck*.

Antonyms occupied*, unavailable, unobtainable.

available Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • request: Please refer to the policy document, available on request, for full details.
  • website: Information on all the center's services will be available on the hospital website.
  • Internet: Click here for the best Ebooks available on the internet!
  • prescription: Test strips and lancets for all the meters shown are available on prescription.

Preposition: as

  • downloads: They are available as instant downloads and some of the best I've come across in their particular area of Internet Marketing.
  • pdf: The report, including an executive summary and key recommendations, is available as a pdf requiring Adobe Acrobat.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The success of making lab results available electronically noted.

Modifies a noun

  • evidence: All that can be done is work as credible a story as possible, one that fits all the available evidence into place.

Used with adjective complement

  • make: Copies should be made available for all the jurors too.
  • become: Over time, further areas will become available through the natural succession of land-use change in the landscape.

Infinitive complement

  • assist: You should telephone the scheme in advance for details. shows that escorts are normally available to assist you around town.
  • buy: Prints will be available to buy directly from David, details are available at the exhibition.
  • help: Regional maps will be made available to help show up anomalous records.

Preposition: in

  • format: The consultation is available in pdf format for which Adobe Acrobat is required.
  • size: They are available in sizes of 6mm up to 38mm.

Preposition: for

  • download: In addition to the online tutorial, a hardcopy is available for download here.
  • hire: These are easy to fly and readily available for solo hire.
  • inspection: Copies of hygiene certificates and training records for all current staff must be kept on the premises, and be available for inspection.
  • purchase: A licensed bar is available for the purchase of extra drinks.

Preposition: upon

  • request: Non standard sections and profiles are available upon request.