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available

Pronunciation: /əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/

The English word “available” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
  2. Readily obtainable.
  3. Valid.
  4. Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
  5. Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.

Etymology

From Middle English available, avayllable, avayleable, equivalent of avail + -able.

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