Entry Word: available

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 possible to get <the nurseryʼs orchids are available by mail order only> <fare information is readily available by using the toll-free number>

Synonyms accessible, acquirable, attainable, obtainable, procurable

Related Words purchasable, rentable; furnished, provided, supplied; common, omnipresent, prevalent, ubiquitous, universal, widespread; free, free-for-all, open, public, unrestricted

Phrases on hand

Near Antonyms limited, off-limits, restricted; deficient, lacking, missing, rare, scarce, uncommon

Antonyms inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable

2 capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose <my car is available should you need a way to get to the mall> — see usable 1