available

adjective

Readily obtainable.

Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship, or the like.

(law) Valid.

(archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

Roots

valeoail- · Latin · be strong, be worth

Synonyms for available

obtainableadj procurableadj accessibleadj reachableadj gettableadj freeadj approachableadj convenientadj attainableadj readyadj

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Where does available come from?

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