available

Words with a similar base: available

'available'

[available.a.01] as in: obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

Examples:
kept a fire extinguisher available
much information is available through computers
available in many colors
the list of available candidates is unusually long

'available'

[available.s.01] as in: not busy; not otherwise committed

Examples:
he was not available for comment
he was available and willing to accompany her

'available'

[available.s.02] as in: convenient for use or disposal

Examples:
the house is available after July 1
2000 square feet of usable office space

Origins

					available (English)
├── -able (English)
└── avail (English)
    └── vailen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── valoir (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            ├── valeo (Latin)
            └── valere (Latin)

0.006s for 4 cards

Activity