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avail

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of avail

the capacity for being useful for some purpose

  • although I appreciate the concern, your help would be of little avail in this situation
Synonyms of avail

account, mileage, service, serviceability, serviceableness, use, usefulness, utility
Words Related to avail

advantage, benefit, gain

aid, assistance, help

applicability, appropriateness, fitness, relevance

profit, value, worth
Near Antonyms of avail

inapplicability, inappropriateness
Antonyms of avail

uselessness, worthlessness

avail

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of avail

to provide with something useful or desirable

  • all your begging will not avail you in the least
Synonyms of avail

advantage, benefit, help, profit, serve
Words Related to avail

succeed, work (for)

aid, assist

better, improve

content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy

bless
Near Antonyms of avail

hinder, impede

damage, harm, hurt, impair, injure

afflict, distress, upset

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