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"Would you be available" vs "are you available"

Both "Are you available?" and "Would you be available?" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Are you available?" is more direct and commonly used in informal situations, while "Would you be available?" is more polite and formal, often used in professional settings.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

Would you be available

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or polite settings to ask about someone's availability.

This phrase is more polite and formal than "Are you available?" It is often used in professional or formal situations when requesting someone's availability.

Examples:

  • Would you be available for a meeting next week?
  • Would you be available to assist with the event?
  • Would you be available for a quick call?
  • Would you be available to discuss this further?
  • Would you be available for a lunch meeting?

Alternatives:

  • Could you meet next week?
  • Could you help with the event?
  • Is a quick call possible?
  • Could we discuss this further?
  • Would you like to have a lunch meeting?

are you available

This is correct

"Are you available?" is one way to inquire about someone's schedule.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • Are you available this afternoon for a phone call?
  • I'd like to go to dinner with you next Friday. Are you available?
  • Are you available to meet at 7:00?

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Are you free?
  • Do you have time to...?

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