available — able to be obtained, used, or reached; having sufficient power or skill
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be obtained, used, or reached; having sufficient power or skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈveɪləbl/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy said he's not available on Sundays because he's busy binge-watching Netflix.
- Free Wi-Fi is available in the coffee shop, but it's slower than a sloth on vacation.
- The doctor will be available for consultation starting next Monday.
available
ADJECTIVE[/əˈveɪləbl/]
able to be obtained, used, or reached; having sufficient power or skill
able to be obtained, used, or reached; having sufficient power or skill
A(to) + VAIL(use) + ABLE(capable) — by adding true VAIL(use) to the broken machine, he made it completely ABLE(capable) and available for everyone.
When the team is capable and stable, one open seat becomes available and ready for action.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'available', derived from Old French 'avaler' meaning 'to be of use or worth', combined with the suffix '-able' meaning 'capable of being'. Ultimately traces back to Latin 'ad-' (to) and 'valere' (to be strong or worth).
Breakdown
avail (from Latin valere, meaning to be worth/strong) + -able (suffix meaning capable of being) = available (capable of being availed of or used)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy said he's not available on Sundays because he's busy binge-watching Netflix.”
“Free Wi-Fi is available in the coffee shop, but it's slower than a sloth on vacation.”
“The doctor will be available for consultation starting next Monday.”
“Is this seat available, or is it reserved for your imaginary friend?”
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