"Available" is a common adjective used to describe something that is:
- Ready for use or access
- On hand or obtainable
- Free to be used or done
Here's a breakdown of how to use "available" in sentences:
1. Availability of Things:
- The new product is available in stores now. (新しい商品は今、お店で購入できます。)
- There are limited tickets available for the concert. (コンサートのチケットは残りわずかです。)
- Is this room available for the meeting? (この部屋は会議に使えますか？)
2. Availability of People:
- He is not available for comment right now. (彼は今、コメントできません。)
- I will be available after 5 pm. (午後5時以降は対応できます。)
- Let me know when you are available to meet. (いつ会えるか知らせてください。)
3. Availability of Time:
- Do you have any available time this week to work on the project? (今週、プロジェクトに取り組む時間がありますか？)
- The movie is available to stream for free this weekend. (その映画は今週末、無料でストリーミング視聴できます。)
4. Availability of Skills or Knowledge:
- She has a wide range of skills available to her. (彼女は幅広いスキルを持っています。)
- There are many resources available online to help you learn English. (英語を学ぶのに役立つリソースがオンライン上にたくさんあります。)
Here are some additional points to remember:
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"Available" can be used with different prepositions:
- Available for: available to do something (e.g., available for a meeting)
- Available in: available at a particular place or way (e.g., available in stores)
- Available at: similar to "available in"
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You can use adverbs with "available" to modify the degree of availability:
- Readily available: easily obtainable
- Widely available: accessible in many places
- Limited availability: only a small amount available
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"Available" can also be used in a negative way:
- The product is not available at this time. (商品は現在在庫切れです。)
- I am not available to help you with that. (お手伝いできません。)
I hope this explanation helps! Feel free to ask if you have any more questions about using "available" or other English words.
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Are you available at 11 am?
Sorry, I am not available.
