A2 adjective ニュートラル #439 よく出る

available

/əˈveɪ.lə.bəl/

If something is available, it is able to be bought, used, or reached. When referring to people, it means they are not busy and have time to talk or help.

例文

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1

Is there a table available for two people tonight?

Is there a free table that two people can use tonight?

2

The full report will be made available to the public on Monday.

The complete report can be accessed by everyone starting Monday.

3

Are you available for a quick chat later?

Do you have some free time to talk later today?

語族

名詞
availability
副詞
availably
形容詞
available
関連
avail
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word as 'Able to be Valid' or simply 'Able to be used.'

クイックテスト

I'm sorry, the manager is not _______ right now; she is in a meeting.

正解!

正解は: available

例文

1

Is there a table available for two people tonight?

everyday

Is there a free table that two people can use tonight?

2

The full report will be made available to the public on Monday.

formal

The complete report can be accessed by everyone starting Monday.

3

Are you available for a quick chat later?

informal

Do you have some free time to talk later today?

4

Further information is available in the appendix of the textbook.

academic

More details can be found at the end of the book.

5

Please provide your available dates for the interview next week.

business

Please list the days when you are free to have an interview.

語族

名詞
availability
副詞
availably
形容詞
available
関連
avail

よく使う組み合わせ

readily available very easy to find or get
publicly available anyone is allowed to see or use it
widely available can be found in many different places
available for ready to be used for a specific purpose
not yet available something that you cannot get or use right now

よく使うフレーズ

make something available

to provide something so people can use it

best available

the highest quality option currently possible

available upon request

you can have it if you ask for it

よく混同される語

available vs free

Free often means no cost ($0), while available simply means you can obtain or use it.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'available' for things like products in a shop or seats on a bus. Use it for people to mean they are not currently busy with other work.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'available' with 'of' (e.g., available of the room). Use 'available for' or 'available to' instead.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word as 'Able to be Valid' or simply 'Able to be used.'

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French word 'availler', meaning 'to help' or 'to profit'.

文法パターン

available to + person available for + noun/activity available in + color/size
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking professional cultures, being 'available' refers to showing flexibility in one's work schedule.

クイックテスト

I'm sorry, the manager is not _______ right now; she is in a meeting.

正解!

正解は: available

関連単語

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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