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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And more courtrooms are turning to real-time speech-to-text tools, often to fill in when a human stenographer isn’t available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

"Hopefully not a big issue. Now I think is better and hopefully for the next game he will be available."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The full transcript of the judge's sentencing remarks were made publicly available after the BBC requested they be transcribed.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

This “float” of shares available for trading is what most indexes track, not total market value.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The battle took place in their home port, where supplies and reinforcements were readily available.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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