available
/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
Adjective
Examples
We have an available candidate.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Readily obtainable.
Adjective
Examples
The list shows the available products in the store.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “available” mean?
Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
Is “available” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.