Comparative for difficult or impossible to be obtained, acquired or reached
“Luxuries unavailable to the masses were laid out for free on the tables, including American cigarettes, expensive chocolates, the best caviar, and fruit.”
Comparative for busy or occupied with business, work, or other activities
“I'm sorry, but the doctor is unavailable right now. May I take a message?”
Comparative for not currently available for use
“You should also know what to do if the toilets are unavailable.”
Comparative for not available as a spouse or romantic partner
“The man who is only attracted to women who are unavailable takes himself to be the unlucky victim of fate.”
Comparative for away from a place, typically where one is expected
Comparative for not physically functioning or working
Comparative for producing nothing of value
Comparative for missing, or not present or existing
Comparative for no longer available
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