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Welcome to English In A Minute. Give us a minute and we'll give you a hot tip about English vocabulary... there's so much to learn! And all taught by your favourite BBC Learning English staff!

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Different uses of 'available'

What does 'available' mean when it describes things? Is it different when we use it to describe people?

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Let’s learn available. It’s an adjective, so we usually use it with a form of the verb 'to be'.

For things – it’s simple! It means you can 'get something' or you can 'buy it'. So:

The best fruit is available in summer – that’s when you get it!
We've got a car park that’s available for everyone to use.
I’m sorry, the next video game isn’t available yet – you’ll have to wait!

When we use it to talk about people the idea is similar, and it means that someone can do something – there’s nothing stopping them.

I’m afraid there’s no one available to help – we’re all busy!
I think we need a meeting – when are you available? When can you do it?
Their best player isn't available for the next match. She hurt her leg and she can’t play!

Available means that something can be bought or used, or that someone can help you. Sure, there are other videos available – but we’ll always be available to help you with your English!

 

Available

Available is an adjective and commonly used with the verb 'to be'. When used with things, available means that something can be bought or used.

  • The singer's new album will be available to buy next week.
  • Can you tell me when iron is available after you've done with it, please?

Available can also be used with people to say that someone has the time or can do something.

  • I'll be available to attend a meeting at 11.00.
  • The striker was available for the final after recovering from their injury.

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