Not available Meaning and Definition

Pronunciation

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Part of Speech

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Definition

A term used to indicate that something is not currently available, accessible, or possible.

Examples

• The restaurant was unable to provide a table, so we had to settle for Not available.
• The service was Not available due to technical issues.

Synonyms

• Unavailable
• Restricted

Antonyms

• Available
• Accessible

Etymology

The term “Not available” has its roots in the concept of unavailability, which can be traced back to the 15th century.

Usage Notes

The term “Not available” is often used in formal and informal contexts to convey the idea that something is not currently accessible or possible.

Cultural References

Not available has been mentioned in popular culture, such as in a scene from the TV show “The Office.”

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

• Out of order (e.g., the vending machine was Not available)
• Temporarily unavailable (e.g., the website was Not available for maintenance)

Related Words or Phrases

• Assumption
• Restricted

Collocations

• Not available for a limited time
• Not available in this region

Frequency of Use

The term “Not available” is moderately used in modern language, particularly in business and technology contexts.

Common Misspellings

• Nevr available
• Not avalible