available
- 1Ready to be used, bought, or had.
Like a seat on a bus that no one is using yet.
Tickets are still available at the front desk.
Fresh fruit is available all year at this market.
UsageSay available for download or available to everyone.
Similarobtainable, accessible, free, open
Oppositeunavailable, inaccessible
- 2Free to meet, talk, or start a romantic relationship with someone.
Like a phone line that is open, not busy.
Is the doctor available to see me right now?
She told him she was single and available, so he asked her out.
UsageA polite way to ask: Is she available?
Similarfree, single, unattached
Oppositebusy, unavailable
- 3Strong or effective enough to do what is needed.
Note
Less common meaning
- 4Legally correct, so it can be used or accepted in court.
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Origin
From Middle English, made from the word 'avail' plus the ending '-able'.
Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts
- Available comes from Middle English. en.wiktionary.org
- Available was formed from avail plus the suffix -able. en.wiktionary.org