The difference between Available and Usable

When used as adjectives, available means such as one may avail oneself of, whereas usable means capable of being used.

check bellow for the other definitions of Available and Usable

  1. Available as an adjective:

    Such as one may avail oneself of; capable of being used for the accomplishment of a purpose.

    Examples:

    "We have an available candidate."

  2. Available as an adjective:

    Readily obtainable.

    Examples:

    "The list shows the available products in the store."

  3. Available as an adjective (legal):

    Valid.

    Examples:

    "This is an available plea."

  4. Available as an adjective (archaic):

    Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.

  5. Available as an adjective:

    Free to meet someone, speak on the telephone, enter a romantic relationship or the like.

    Examples:

    "I have a question for you when you're available."

    "Hi, this is Mark Smith calling. Is your mother available?"

    "I asked her if she was available, but she said she had a boyfriend."

  1. Usable as an adjective:

    Capable of being used.

    Examples:

    "ant unusable"

  2. Usable as an adjective:

    Easy to use; exhibiting good usability.

    Examples:

    "synonyms user-friendliness"

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