available

If something or someone is this, you can use it or contact them when you need to.

• Is a doctor available?
• We used all the available information.
• She is available to meet you on Friday.

How to use it: available to someone (The service is available to everyone.); available for something (I am available for a meeting tomorrow.)

Similar words: accessible, free

Opposites: unavailable

Common phrases: available information, available for someone, available to someone, available resources

Able to be bought, found, or obtained.

• The book is available online.
• Tickets will be available from Monday.
• Is this jacket available in blue?

How to use it: available from somewhere (Tickets are available from the station.); available in something (The shirt is available in three sizes.)

Similar words: obtainable, on sale

Opposites: unavailable

Common phrases: available online, widely available, available in shops