What is the meaning of available?
Available is often used as an adjective to describe the status of someone or something.
It can mean:
To be ready for use
To be accessible
To be free of time or not occupied or being used
To not be in a relationship
Examples:
I used the car that was available at the time.
The meeting room is available right now.
Please do not tell anybody I am available to date yet. I need some time.
Use this word to describe that something is free to be used etc.
meaning of available
Free to do something
willing to do something
not occupied
not busy
ready to be used immediately
For example :
Books will be available on 7th October.
I am available for the interview in the evening.
available resources
I used whatever tools were available
not enough data is available
every available space on the wall was covered in pictures.....etc.
synonyms words for available:
obtainable
accessible
at hand
to hand
ready for use
at one's disposal
handy
antonym words :
unavailable
limited
occupied
unobtainable
inconvenient
FURTHER EXPLANATIONS:
verbs : become available , make something available
luckily a house became available for us
adverbs: be widely available, be easily/readily/freely available
organic food is now widely available
adjectives: the best available
we use the best available technology
phrases : the nearest / the only / every available something
I sat down in the nearest available armchair / you should practice the language at every available opportunity / one small tree was the only available protection from the sun.
present or ready for immediate use
free and able to do something at a particular time
"refreshments will be available all afternoon"
The definition of available is someone or something that can be found, used or accessed. An example of an available option is a color that can be chosen for a car. An example of an available is a person who is free to attend a meeting.
Do you know the real meaning of "available"?
The word "available" can be used in terms of both objects and people.
If you want to use it with words that mean objects, then "available" means that something can be used or received.
However, if you are using the word "available" by referring to people, then this word would have a meaning of someone who is not busy and is able to do a certain action.
For instance, when you go to the library to get a book, a librarian might say: "This book is now available, so you can take and read it", or if you have a lot of free time and have nothing to do, you can say: "I am available at any time, so call me whenever you want".
present or ready for immediate use
Explaination
available resources. 2a : accessible, obtainable articles available in any drugstore. b : free and able to do something at a particular time should be available to meet next Tuesday.
Fresh fruit is available during the summer. The drug is readily available in Europe. The report will soon be made available to the public. I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.
suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available. readily obtainable; accessible: available resources. free or willing to do something; not occupied: I'm sorry, Mrs.
Available actually has many meanings.
Examples:
Are you available or free tonight I would love to see you.
Are there any oranges available in the supermarket I would like to make orange juice.
Is she available or unattached I would like to take her on a date tonight?
What is the meaning of available?
Available means you have time!
The word 'available' is often used to tell other people that you have time, so you can come to, or do something that the other people is asking for you to do.
For example, someone could ask you "Are you available for a meeting tomorrow morning?" If you have nothing to do tomorrow morning and have time, you can answer the question by saying "Yes, I'm available tomorrow morning. I'll see you then." Meaning, you have time tomorrow morning and so you will have a meeting tomorrow morning.
What is the meaning of available?
Present or ready for immediate use. Example: Available resources.
Free and able to do something at a certain time. Example: Should be available to meet next Friday.
Not involved in a romantic relationship and free to date people. Example: Interested in meeting available men.
Qualified or willing to do something or to assume a responsibility. Example: Available candidates are welcome.
Present in such chemical or physical form and ready to be used (as by a plant) Examples: Available water.
Today let's learn what the word "available" means.
"When are you available?"
"The room is not available."
What does this word mean? When should we use it?
Definition
If a person is available, they have free time to do something, for example, meet someone, help someone, etc.
If a thing or a place is available, it can be used or bought.
Examples
Meaning 1
"Please note, I won't be available on Friday, so approach me with your questions before then."
Meaning 2
"We're sorry, there are no more tickets available for sale."
Now it's your turn.
Can you use the word "available" in a sentence?
Available means to be present or ready for immediate use.
Some Synonyms for Available:
Accessible
Ready
Usable
Attainable
Convenient
Examples:
Education is available to every person in the community.
Are you available tomorrow?
Is the paperwork available for the client?
Is the venue available next weekend?
Check out the fried calamari, available in sweet, medium, or hot.
Few seats are available if you want to attend the show.
What is the meaning of “Available”?
Definition
adjective
Able to be used or obtained; at someone’s disposal
(Of a person) not otherwise occupied; free to do something
Examples
“The nurse is only available at certain times.”
“The chicken and rice will only be available in the afternoon”
Exercise - label if the sentence is defining Available or Occupied
I will be free on Saturday to help you do your homework.
I have to walk my dog every afternoon, so I don’t think can come.
I’ll make sure to move my schedule so I can send you to the airport.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: obtainable, accessible, free, unoccupied, not busy
Antonyms: busy, unavailable
What is the meaning of available?
We use the word "available" to refer to someone or something that are easily accessible and not occupied.
I am available this weekend if you'd like to drink some coffee.
Are there any available seats on the train?
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Did you know...
The word "available" is an adjective
The word "available" means to be present or ready for immediate use
The word "available" has several other possible meanings like...
Syno-to be accessible or obtainable,
-free and able to do something at a particular time-
Synonyms for available...
accessible
attainable
obtainable
AVAILABLE
/əˈvāləb(ə)l/
Adjective
This refers to things, people, objects, or conditions that can be seen, touched, ready at someone's disposal.
The latest edition of these books are now available.
It can be associated with words like accessible or at hand.
Available = Able to be used/obtained
That can be gotten, had, or reached; handy; accessible.
Wireless Internet was not available at the cabin and our computer had no means for a telephone hook-up.
Available = free to do something
Qualified and willing to serve or assist.
Dusty, is Bianca available to put us back together again?
Available
Available is an adjective and often combines with the verb 'to be'.
I am available. I will not be available later.
It can be used after nouns (common with able/ible adjectives)
The tickets are available.
When used after nouns it can follow the format of a reduced relative clause, please give me the tickets that are available
Meaning
In the first above example it means you are not busy and have no appointments. Your time is free and not being used.
It can also refer to objects ; is this book available in hard copy?
Meaning: Can I order this book in hard copy?
a·vail·a·ble
/əˈvāləb(ə)l/
adjective
adjective: available
able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
"refreshments will be available all afternoon"
of a person) not otherwise occupied; free to do something.
"the nurse is only available at certain times"
informal
not currently involved in a sexual or romantic relationship.
"the larger the pool of available singles the greater your chance of finding someone special"
Similar:
obtainable
accessible
to be had
ready for use
at hand
to hand
at one's disposal
at one's fingertips
within easy reach
handy
convenient
on sale
on the market
in stock
in season
What is the full meaning of available?
present or ready for immediate use
1 : present or ready for immediate use available resources. 2a : accessible, obtainable articles available in any drugstore. b : free and able to do something at a particular time should be available to meet next Tuesday.
To keep it short, available means "able to be used".
When referring to people, it means "not busy, able to do something": The dentist is available at 3 pm tomorrow.
When referring to things, it means "accessible, ready to be used, present and ready for use".
This seat is not available, please choose another one.
Fresh towels are available at the reception desk.
The word 'available' has a few different meanings, depending on the subject that it refers to (context).
Different uses:
At work
'Available' in business means that a person can be contacted, or a meeting can be booked at that time.
For example -I have lesson times available at 2pm or 4pm. Another example is if someone's work calendar shows them as 'available'. This means that you can email or ring them and they should be able to answer quickly.
Relationships (informal usage)
People who are single may be described as 'available'.
For example- Bob and his girlfriend split up a few months ago so he's available.
Shopping
Sometimes online shops will use the word 'available' It can mean -
How many of an item are 'in stock' or 'available'. This means how many can be bought.
For example - Only 5 available!
What different sizes, colours or options the item has.
For example - These shoes are available in either blue or red.
Examples
Are you available for a meeting tomorrow?
Let's see a movie. What times are available for "Avengers"?
I really like your friend, Asha. Is she available, or is she dating someone?
There are 5 desks available to purchase.
Most common usage:
The most common usage of 'available' is 'can be contacted'.
What is the meaning of available?
What is the meaning of available: able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.
What is the synonym of available?
obtainable, accessible, to be had, ready for use, at hand, to hand, at one's disposal, at one's fingertips, within easy reach, handy, convenient. on sale, on the market, in stock, in season. untaken, unengaged, unused. informal up for grabs, yours for the asking, on tap, get-at-able, gettable. rare procurable.
What are the antonyms of available?
antonyms for available
inconvenient.
limited.
occupied.
unavailable.
unobtainable.
Business/Dating English 101
Available
Usually meaning: present or ready for immediate use (available resources)
accessible (ex. it is available in any drugstore)
free and able to do something at a particular time
not involved in a romantic relationship/interested
How to use it in a romantic/business setting
I am available on Tuesday. (I have time on Tuesday)
What is your availability? (When do you have time? Usually asked in interviews)
I am not available. (I am not interested in a relationship / I do not have time) ** It depends on the context!
Is he available? (Does he have time? Or is he single?) ** Depends on the context!