available

UK: əˈveɪləbl | US: əˈveɪləbl

Definition

  1. adj. able to be used or obtained; accessible

  2. adj. (of a person) not occupied; free to meet or talk

Structure
avail <help/benefit>able <capable of>
Etymology

available = avail<help/benefit> + able<capable of>

  • avail (from Old French a "to" + vail "be worth," ultimately from Latin valere "be strong, be worth")
  • able (from Latin -abilis, a suffix forming adjectives meaning "capable of")

Etymology Origin:
The word "available" traces back to the Latin valere ("be strong/worthy"), which evolved into Old French a + vail ("to be of worth"). Combined with the suffix -able (indicating capability), it originally meant "capable of being of use." Over time, it broadened to signify general accessibility or readiness.

Examples

  1. Fresh strawberries are available at the market this season.

  2. Is the manager available for a quick meeting?

  3. The hotel has rooms available for the weekend.

  4. This data is publicly available online.

  5. She kept her schedule flexible to make herself available for emergencies.