available
adjective
avail·able
ə-ˈvā-lə-bəl
1
: present or ready for immediate use
available resources
the last available seat
2
a
: accessible, obtainable
the next available flight
It's available in various colors.
Tickets are available for purchase.
The hotline is available 24/7.
The report is publicly available.
b
: free and able to do something at a particular time
should be available to meet next Tuesday
was not available for comment
c
: not involved in a romantic relationship
an app for meeting available singles in your area
3
: qualified or willing to do something or to assume a responsibility
available candidates
available for hire
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
availableness
noun
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“Available.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/available. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.
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