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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.


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available Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • request: Please refer to the policy document, available on request, for full details.

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.

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.

Infinitive complement

  • assist: You should telephone the scheme in advance for details. shows that escorts are normally available to assist you around town.

Preposition: in

  • format: The consultation is available in pdf format for which Adobe Acrobat is required.

Preposition: for

  • download: In addition to the online tutorial, a hardcopy is available for download here.

Preposition: upon

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