Cool MateAvailable
UK /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/US /["/əˈveɪləbl/"]/
Definition
that you can get, buy or find
In simple words: Able to be used or accessed; not busy.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- be
- become
- make something
- easily
- freely
- readily
- for
- from
- to
- be
- become
- not available for comment
Synonyms
- accessible
- free
- handy
- obtainable
- on hand
Antonyms
- unavailable
- busy
- occupied
Common mistakes
- 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.'