available

adjective avail·able \ ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl \

Definition of available

1 :present or ready for immediate use

available resources

2 :accessible, obtainable

articles available in any drugstore

3 :qualified or willing to do something or to assume a responsibility

available candidates

4 :present in such chemical or physical form as to be usable (as by a plant)

available nitrogen

available water

5 law :valid —used of a legal plea or charge

6 archaic :having a beneficial effect

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availableness

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availably

play \-blē\ adverb

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Examples of available in a Sentence

The family kept emergency supplies available.
The dress is also available in larger sizes.
The articles are available at any drugstore.
Fresh fruit is available during the summer.
The drug is readily available in Europe.
The report will soon be made available to the public.
I missed the plane, and the next available flight doesn't leave until tomorrow.
All available resources were used.
She spent every available dollar on her hobby.
Parking is available for people staying at the hotel.

Recent Examples of available from the Web

A double-Dutch jump rope contest and video game tournament will be available for older children.

— Post-Tribune, "Community news," 30 Aug. 2017
If your pets are drooping in this heat, help is available.

— brittany martin, Los Angeles Magazine, "Animals Need Relief in This Crazy Heat, and These Cooling Centers Are Here to Help," 30 Aug. 2017
Info: Tickets to the concert cost $105, $80, $60 and $30 available at all Ticketmaster outlets online at www.myhrl.com, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone: 800-745-3000 Never miss a local story.

— madeleine marr, miamiherald, "Luis Fonsi: ‘Despacito’ is not just a hit, it’s a phenomenon," 30 Aug. 2017
There are VIP tickets available for the show that get fans meet and greets and photo ops with the brothers after the show.

— annie alleman, Naperville Sun, "'Property Brothers' come to McAninch stage," 30 Aug. 2017
The draft made available to the Journal Sentinel validates concerns voiced for years by residents and officers alike — concerns that have continued to percolate since Flynn first asked for the review.

— jsonline.com, "Trust damaged between Milwaukee police and community, Department of Justice draft report says," 30 Aug. 2017
Injury report Long is hopeful starting tight end David Wells (foot) and starting nose tackle Sergio Phillips (concussion) will be available against the Aggies.

— kirk kenney, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Aztecs notebook: Crowd of 50,000 expected for season opener against UC Davis," 29 Aug. 2017
People can offer their input using an online survey available at booneky.oki.org.

— chris mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Boone County officials talk transportation and traffic with residents," 29 Aug. 2017
Parking, food and beverages are available for purchase.

— Daily Southtown, "Church news," 28 Aug. 2017

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