Definitions

available

[uh-vey-luh-buhl] / əˈveɪ lə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

ready for use

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible applicable convenient feasible free handy possible usable vacant

WEAK

achievable at hand at one's disposal attainable come-at-able derivable from getatable obtainable on deck on hand on tap open to prepared procurable purchasable reachable ready willing and able realizable securable serviceable up for grabs

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconvenient limited occupied

WEAK

unavailable unobtainable

Example Sentences

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Sentencing Ali on Wednesday, Recorder Simon James said people had been "packed into every inch of available space", and were left "at the mercy of the unpredictable sea".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Team members, meanwhile, need to be aware of their colleagues’ preferred work hours and when they are available to respond to emails and questions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

While SpaceX-owned Grok is one of the most famous AIs currently available, it would be a stretch to call it the industry leader when compared with Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot or Gemini.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Amazon is expanding its less-than-truckload shipping service to all customers, previously only available to partners.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“You can reach us at that number. And yeah. We’re pretty much available whenever. We’d love to hang out with your kids.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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