A2adjective 1K

Available

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/

Meaning of Available

that you can get, buy or find

In simple words: Able to be used or accessed; not busy.

Available in a sentence

• The new book is available at the library now.
• Are there any rooms available for this weekend?
• She is available to help you with your homework after school.
• The available options will be listed on the website.
• He is available for a meeting anytime this week.

How to use Available

Use 'available' to describe things that can be used or people who are free. Avoid in overly casual contexts, like among close friends.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'A whale's able.' Imagine a whale swimming freely, able to go anywhere.

Related words

Collocations with Available

• be
• become
• make something
• easily
• freely
• readily
• for
• from
• to
• be
• become
• not available for comment

Synonyms for Available

• accessible
• free
• handy
• obtainable
• on hand

Opposites of Available

• unavailable
• busy
• occupied

Common mistakes with Available

• Confused with 'available' vs 'availabe' (spelling error)
• Using 'available' when referring to things that are occupied, like a chair or place
• Incorrectly saying 'is available for' without an object, like 'He is available for help.'

Frequently asked questions about Available

What does Available mean?

Able to be used or accessed; not busy.

What is the definition of Available?

that you can get, buy or find

How do you use Available in a sentence?

The new book is available at the library now.

Can you give another example of Available?

Are there any rooms available for this weekend?

What are synonyms for Available?

Common alternatives include accessible, free, handy, obtainable, on hand.

What is the opposite of Available?

Opposite meanings include unavailable, busy, occupied.

What words go with Available?

It commonly pairs with be, become, make something, easily, freely, readily, for, from, to, be, become, not available for comment.

What are common mistakes when using Available?

Confused with 'available' vs 'availabe' (spelling error) Using 'available' when referring to things that are occupied, like a chair or place Incorrectly saying 'is available for' without an object, like 'He is available for help.'

How do you pronounce Available?

US: /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/, UK: /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Available?

Use 'available' to describe things that can be used or people who are free. Avoid in overly casual contexts, like among close friends.

What CEFR level is Available?

"Available" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.