English Online Dictionary. What means available? What does available mean?
English
Etymology
From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/
Adjective
available (comparative more available, superlative most available)
- Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
- Readily obtainable.
- (law) Valid.
- (archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
- Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.
Synonyms
- (such as can be availed of): usable, profitable, advantageous; vacant (of a location)
- (readily obtainable): gettable, on offer
- (legally valid): valid
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “such as can be availed of”): unavailable
- (antonym(s) of “free to enter a relationship”): taken