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Avail Definition & Meaning

avail
noun
  1. a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
verb
  1. use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources"
  2. be of use to, be useful to; "It will avail them to dispose of their booty"
  3. take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

"Avail" in song lyrics

See how avail is used in real songs:

  • "But uh, that certain lack of avail"
    Aesop Rock — Big Bang
  • "So your light side to no avail"
    Atoms Family — Who Am I?
  • "But to no avail"
    Bishop Lamont f/ Mike Ant — So Cold

Usage tips for "avail"

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Frequently asked questions

What does avail mean?
a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources" be of use to, be useful to; "It will avail them to dispose of their booty" take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"
What part of speech is avail?
Avail is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does avail have?
Avail has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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