# available

Pronunciation: say "uh-VAY-luh-buhl" /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/

## Adjective

1. Able to be obtained, used, or called on; at someone's disposal.
   - Simple: Ready to be used, bought, or had.
   - _The full report is available for download on the company website._
   - _Only a few rooms remain available during the busy summer season._
2. Free to meet someone, take a call, or begin a romantic relationship.
   - Simple: Free to meet, talk, or start a romantic relationship with someone.
   - _The manager isn't available right now, but she can call you back this afternoon._
   - _After his divorce, he told friends he was finally available again._

## Adjective

3. Having enough power, force, or efficacy to achieve a purpose; effective. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Strong or effective enough to do what is needed.

## Other meanings

- (adjective) Legally valid; having force and effect in law.

## Origin

From Middle English 'available' (also spelled 'avayllable' or 'avayleable'), formed from 'avail' plus the suffix '-able'.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/available (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).