available

adjective

avail·able ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl

Synonyms of available next

: present or ready for immediate use

available resources

: accessible, obtainable

articles available in any drugstore

: free and able to do something at a particular time

should be available to meet next Tuesday

: not involved in a romantic relationship

interested in meeting available men/women

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

available candidates

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

available nitrogen

available water

law : valid

—used of a legal plea or charge

archaic : having a beneficial effect

availableness noun

availably

ə-ˈvā-lə-blē

adverb

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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web The latter includes more than a dozen rare Story songs from Windham Hill’s familiar seasonal compilations, most of which have been out of print for decades and never available on streaming services. —

Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2023 Hosts typically set up an array of local beer and snacks, mostly derived from the fish, whale and sheep that make up the bulk of what’s available locally. —

Melissa Locker, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023 The available inventory at the end of last month amounts to a 3.6-month supply, going by the current sales pace. —

Alex Veiga The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 22 Nov. 2023 Travelers Club Sky+ luggage is available in three-piece sets as well. —

Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2023 Water taxis have been made available for those looking to evacuate, with Zimovia Highway closed to traffic south of mile 6. —

Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2023 But the key is using available technology and best practices to diagnose a specific patient, so that treatment can be determined. —

Stanley Goldfarb, National Review, 21 Nov. 2023 The button-down loungewear set is available in a ton of colors to choose from, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. —

Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023 The game will be broadcast on cable on CBS and will stream live simultaneously on Paramount+, which is also available as an add-on at Prime Video. —

Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2023 See More

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