available
Translation
available
Examples
Are there any tickets available for tonight?
Are there any tickets available for tonight?
The doctor is not available right now.
The doctor is not available right now.
This information is available online.
This information is available online.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is available able to be used or obtained Are there any tickets available for tonight?
((sb.)) is available (of a person) not busy; free The doctor is not available right now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obtainable, accessible, on hand; Antonyms: unavailable, occupied
Etymology
From Old French 'availlir' (to be of use or value), from 'a-' (to) + 'vaillir' (to be worth).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'a' + 'vail' (value) + 'able'. Something that is 'able' to be of 'value' or use is available.