available
word
/əˈveɪɫəbəɫ/
uh-VAY-luh-buhl
/ɐvˈeɪləbəl/
uh-VAY-luh-buhl
Definition
If something is available, you can get it, use it, or buy it. If a person is available, they are free and able to do something.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns are 'available for' + purpose/person, 'available in' + place/form, and 'available to' + person/group. For people, 'available' often means free at a certain time; in dating contexts, it can also mean not in a relationship.
Spanish: disponiblePortuguese (BR): disponívelPortuguese (PT): disponívelChinese (Simplified): 可用的 - 有空的 - 可获得的Chinese (Traditional): 可用的 - 有空的 - 可獲得的Hindi: उपलब्ध - खालीArabic: متاح - متوفرBengali: উপলব্ধ - ফাঁকা (ব্যক্তি)Russian: доступен - свободен (о человеке)Japanese: 利用できる - 空いている (人)Vietnamese: có sẵn - rảnh (người)Korean: 사용 가능한 - 시간이 있는 (사람)Turkish: mevcut - müsait (kişi)Urdu: دستیاب - فارغ (شخص)Indonesian: tersedia - tersedia (waktu/orang)
Example Sentences
Is this seat available?
basic
The book is available online.
basic
I'm available after lunch.
basic
Do you know if Sarah is available for a quick call?
natural
These colors are only available in the larger size.
natural
That option won't be available until next month.
natural