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a·vail·a·ble
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- pronunciation:
veI
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
able to be had for use or purchase; at hand.
Are there any apartments available in this building?That style of shoe is no longer available.
- synonyms:
- accessible, obtainable
- antonyms:
- busy, engaged, unavailable
- similar words:
- at one's fingertips, free, handy, on hand, open, procurable, ready, vacant
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| definition 2: |
qualified and willing to serve, take part in something, or take on a responsibility.
I wanted to buy a washing machine, but no store clerk was available to help me.The senator's aide said that he was not available for comment.I'll be out of town next week, so I won't be available for any meetings. |
| related words: |
eligible, empty, fluid, free, liquid, public, void |
| derivations: |
availably (adv.), availableness (n.) |
Word Builder: available +
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