Definition of AVAILABLE

available

Adjective

  • obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    • "kept a fire extinguisher available"
    • "much information is available through computers"
    • "available in many colors"
    • "the list of available candidates is unusually long"

Adjective Satellite

  • not busy; not otherwise committed
    • "he was not available for comment"
    • "he was available and willing to accompany her"
  • convenient for use or disposal
    • "the house is available after July 1"

Adj

  • Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
  • Readily obtainable.
  • Valid.
  • Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
  • Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.

Examples

  • Hi, this is Mark Smith calling. Is your mother available?
  • I asked her if she was available, but she said she had a boyfriend.
  • I have a question for you when you're available.
  • The list shows the available products in the store.
  • This is an available plea.
  • We have an available candidate.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.

Antonyms

unavailable, taken

Scrabble Score: 14

available: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
available: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
available: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

available: valid Words With Friends Word