Search Results

Entry Found...

One entry found.

avail·able Listen to audioˈveɪləbəl/ adjective
[more available; most available] 1 : easy or possible to get or use
The family kept emergency supplies available. The dress is also available in larger sizes. The articles are available at any drugstore. Fresh fruit is available during/through the summer. The drug is readily/widely/easily 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.
2 a : present or ready for use
All available resources were used. She spent every available dollar on her hobby. Parking is available for people staying at the hotel. Tickets are available from the box office at the theater.
b : present and able or willing to talk to someone
She was not available for comment, according to the newspaper. The woman who answered the phone said, I'm sorry, but Mr. Adams is not available right now. May I take a message?
3 a : not being used or occupied by someone or something else
Toys covered every available space in the room. the last available seat
b : free to do something
We interviewed many available candidates for the job. I'm available to give speeches. We should go out for lunch. Are you available next Tuesday?
c : not involved in a romantic relationship.
He wanted to ask her on a date, but wasn't sure if she was available. [=single] a great way to meet available men/women/singles
— avail·abil·i·ty Listen to audio ˌveɪˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]
The drug's lack of availability presents a serious problem for them. She's the perfect candidate for the job, but I need to confirm her availability. [=I need to make sure she is available] The availability of affordable housing attracted us to this town.

Link to this page:

Learners Dictionary App

Free: Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day & More

For iPhone

For iPad

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day & More

Facebook | Twitter

Browse the Learner's Dictionary

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z