Available vs Useful - What's the difference?
available | useful |
Such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.
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(legal) Valid.
(archaic) Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
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Not in a romantic relationship; single.
Having a practical or beneficial use.
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As adjectives the difference between available and useful
is that available is such as one may avail one’s self of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose while useful is having a practical or beneficial use.available
English
Adjective
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- We have an available candidate.
- The list shows the available products in the store.
- This is an available plea.
- I asked her if she was available but she said she had a boyfriend.
Synonyms
* (such as can be availed of) usable, profitable, advantageous; vacant (of a location) * (legally valid) effectual, validAntonyms
* (such as can be availed of) unavailableuseful
English
Adjective
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