available

Pronunciation: /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
  2. adjective not busy; not otherwise committed
  3. adjective convenient for use or disposal

Etymology

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.

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Semantic network

Similar
on hand, on tap, gettable, in stock
Opposite (antonyms)
unavailable

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