available — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

available (/əˈveɪ.lə.bl̩/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /əˈveɪ.lə.bl̩/

Meaning

Meaning: obtainable, free

Able to be used, obtained, or contacted.

Examples

🗣 The doctor is available on Thursday morning if you would like an appointment.

Etymology

From ‘avail’ (Old French ‘a vail’, of use) plus ‘-able’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for products, services, and people’s time.

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Tags: state, time

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