Learn English – Available to VS Available for

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Question is simple and straightforward. Which one to use when and why?

  1. The data is available for the public. (Why or why not correct)
    OR
  2. The data is available to the public. (Why or why not correct)

Which one (to or for) to use, as consulting some resources online could not find any relevant justification when to use which.

Best Answer

Further looking for the difference found out some fact that actually make sense as well like:

Used available for when some time constraint applies on the use or access of the object. Example: Mr. John is available for next 37 minutes.

Also used available for when availability is being expressed for some verb. Example: Water is available for drinking.

Used available to when expressing that some thing can be used by a noun. Example: All the books in the library are available to public.

Note: I am not an English expert, so this answer is open for all to make amends and edits for better explanation. Thanks :).

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