The difference between Available and Vacant
When used as adjectives, available means such as one may avail oneself of, whereas vacant means not occupied.
check bellow for the other definitions of Available and Vacant
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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."
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Available as an adjective:
Readily obtainable.
Examples:
"The list shows the available products in the store."
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Available as an adjective (legal):
Valid.
Examples:
"This is an available plea."
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Available as an adjective (archaic):
Having sufficient power, force, or efficacy to achieve the purpose; availing, effective.
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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."
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Vacant as an adjective:
Not occupied; empty.
Examples:
"[[vacant lot]]"
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Vacant as an adjective:
Showing no intelligence or interest.
Examples:
"a vacant stare"