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avail

Pronunciation: [əˈveɪl]

Word

Learn how to use avail in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “help or use”

(verb) to make use of something or help yourself with a resource. If you have something available to you, you can use it to your benefit.

Example

She decided to avail herself of the school tutoring services to improve her grades.

Example

He didn't avail himself of the chance to join the team, so he missed out on the fun.

Example

Are you planning to avail yourself of the discounts on school supplies?

Context: “be useful”

(verb) to be useful or to help in achieving something. It’s like how a tool can help you finish a job better and faster.

Example

The new software will avail many features that will improve our work process.

Example

The advice I received did not avail me at all; I still felt confused.

Example

Will this information avail me in my project?

Context: “benefit or help”

(noun) an advantage or help you can get from something. It's like when you gain something beneficial in a situation.

Example

The avail of having a mentor was clear; she learned a lot faster.

Example

There was no avail in trying the new method because it didn’t work at all.

Example

What is the avail of joining this club?

How to pronounce avail

Pronunciation: [əˈveɪl]

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