noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

availability

uh-vay-luh-BIHL-ih-tee

Availability (noun) means the state of being available or obtainable, or the times someone is free. Example: “Please check the hotel's availability before booking flights.”

noun

The state of being available or obtainable, or the times someone is free.

"Please check the hotel's availability before booking flights."

"Can you send me your availability for next week?"

How to Use Availability

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow obtainable something is, or when someone is free.

Common pairings

check availability limited availability subject to availability

Word Forms

availabilities plural

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Etymology

Formed from available plus -ity, in use since the early 1800s.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 availability joined the language around 1800.

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Synonyms

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accessibility obtainability readiness attainability handiness

Antonyms

non-availability nonavailability unavailability

Related Words

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Rhymes for availability

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “availability” mean?

The word “availability” means the state of being available or obtainable, or the times someone is free. In plain terms, how obtainable something is, or when someone is free.

How do you pronounce “availability”?

“Availability” is pronounced uh-vay-luh-BIHL-ih-tee (/əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ in IPA).

How do you use “availability” in a sentence?

Here is “availability” used in a sentence: “Please check the hotel's availability before booking flights.”

What is the opposite of “availability”?

The opposite of “availability” — its antonyms — are non-availability, nonavailability and unavailability.

What part of speech is “availability”?

“Availability” is a noun.

Where does the word “availability” come from?

The word “availability” dates back to around 1800. Formed from available plus -ity, in use since the early 1800s.

Is “availability” a common word?

“Availability” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

What is the difference between 'availability' and 'accessibility'?

'Availability' refers to whether something exists to be obtained or whether a person is free at a given time, while 'accessibility' refers to how easy it is to reach or use something. A product can have high availability, meaning plenty in stock, yet poor accessibility if it is hard to actually get to.

What is the difference between 'availability' and 'vacancy'?

'Availability' is the general state of being obtainable or free, while a 'vacancy' is a specific open position or empty space. A hotel might advertise room availability, but each individual empty room is a vacancy.

What are common phrases used with 'availability'?

'Availability' often appears in phrases such as 'check availability,' 'subject to availability,' and 'limited availability.' In scheduling, people also ask about someone's availability to mean the times they are free to meet.

Is 'availability' a countable or uncountable noun?

'Availability' is normally uncountable, so it is used without 'a' and usually without a plural form, as in 'we confirmed availability.' You would say 'we checked availability,' not 'we checked an availability.'

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