avails Meaning & Definition
What Does Avails Mean?
As a noun, avails means plural of avail. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of avail. As a verb, it means To turn to the advantage of.
Avails Definition (Noun)
- plural of avail
Avails as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of avail
Noun
- Effect in achieving a goal or aim; purpose, use (now usually in negative constructions).
I tried fixing it, to no avail. Labor, without economy, is of little avail.
- Proceeds; profits from business transactions.
- An advertising slot or package.
- A press avail.
While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics.
- Non-binding notice of availability for work.
- A readily available stock of oil.
- Benefit; value, profit; advantage toward success.
- Effort; striving.
Verb
- To turn to the advantage of.
I availed myself of the opportunity.
- To be of service to.
Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.
- To promote; to assist.
- To be of use or advantage; to answer or serve the purpose; to have strength, force, or efficacy sufficient to accomplish the object.
Medicines will not avail to halt the disease.
- To provide; to make available.
Synonyms of Avails
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Avails synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Avails
Avails in a Sentence
I tried fixing it, to no avail. Labor, without economy, is of little avail.
While holding an avail yesterday, the candidate lashed out at critics.
I availed myself of the opportunity.
Artifices will not avail the sinner in the day of judgment.
Medicines will not avail to halt the disease.
Word Forms & Grammar
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