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English
Etymology
Pronunciation
Adjective
available (comparative more available, superlative most available)
- Such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
- We have an available candidate.
- Readily obtainable.
- The list shows the available products in the store.
- (law) Valid
- This is an available plea.
- (archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
- 1897 Henry Banroft, Proceedings - Institution of Mechanical Engineers, canal Boat Propulsion:
- The different navigations she had to pass through for this purpose were such that only an independent method of propulsion would be available.
- 1897 Henry Banroft, Proceedings - Institution of Mechanical Engineers, canal Boat Propulsion:
Synonyms
- (such as can be availed of): usable, profitable, advantageous; vacant (of a location)
- (legally valid): effectual, valid
Antonyms
- (such as can be availed of): unavailable
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