available

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "We have an available candidate."
• "For this scene, a large number of supers are engaged, and in order to further swell the crowd, practically all the available stage hands have to ‘walk on’ dressed in various coloured dominoes, and all wearing masks."
• "The list shows the available products in the store."