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available

 

[ əˈveɪləb(ə)l ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

service

Ready for use; accessible or obtainable.

Synonyms

accessible, attainable, obtainable, reachable

Examples of usage

  • The information is readily available on the website.
  • Is there a table available for tonight's reservation?
  • The apartment is available for rent starting next month.
Context #2 | Noun

job

A person who is free to participate in a particular task or activity.

Synonyms

candidate, helper, participant, volunteer

Examples of usage

  • We need more availables to help with the event setup.
  • The manager is looking for availables to work on the new project.

Translations

Translations of the word "available" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disponível

🇮🇳 उपलब्ध

🇩🇪 verfügbar

🇮🇩 tersedia

🇺🇦 доступний

🇵🇱 dostępny

🇯🇵 利用可能

🇫🇷 disponible

🇪🇸 disponible

🇹🇷 mevcut

🇰🇷 이용 가능한

🇸🇦 متاح

🇨🇿 dostupný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 可用的

🇸🇮 na voljo

🇮🇸 tiltækur

🇰🇿 қол жетімді

🇬🇪 ხელმისაწვდომი

🇦🇿 mövcud

🇲🇽 disponible

Etymology

The word 'available' originated from the Latin word 'disponibilis', which means 'that may be disposed of at will'. It entered the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, 'available' has come to represent something that is ready for use or accessible. Its usage has evolved to encompass various contexts, from describing the availability of services or products to indicating the readiness of individuals to participate in tasks or activities.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #231, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.