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avai·lable

UK/əʋ.leː.bɘl/ US/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/ common

adjective

1.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

  • “kept a fire extinguisher available”
  • “much information is available through computers”
  • “available in many colors”
  • “the list of available candidates is unusually long”
2.

not busy; not otherwise committed

  • “he was not available for comment”
  • “he was available and willing to accompany her”
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3.

convenient for use or disposal

  • “the house is available after July 1”
  • “2000 square feet of usable office space”
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Origin

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

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