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convenient

[kənˈviːniənt]

convenient Definition

  • 1fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans
  • 2making things easy or comfortable by reducing effort or trouble

Using convenient: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "convenient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The location of the hotel is very convenient for tourists.

  • Example

    The new software has many convenient features that make it easier to use.

  • Example

    It's not convenient for me to meet at that time.

  • Example

    Having a car is very convenient for getting around.

convenient Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using convenient

  • when it is convenient or suitable for you

    Example

    Please call me back at your convenience to discuss the details.

  • a reason or explanation that is used to avoid doing something or to justify one's actions

    Example

    He always has a convenient excuse for not finishing his work on time.

  • a time that is suitable or appropriate for a particular activity or event

    Example

    Let's schedule the meeting for a convenient time when everyone is available.

Phrases with convenient

  • a small retail store that sells everyday items such as snacks, drinks, toiletries, and other household goods

    Example

    I stopped by the convenient store to grab some snacks for the road trip.

  • a fact or reality that is easy to accept or believe because it is convenient or comfortable

    Example

    The politician's speech was filled with convenient truths that ignored the harsh realities of the situation.

  • a place that is situated in a way that makes it easy to reach or access

    Example

    The hotel is conveniently located near the airport and major tourist attractions.

Origins of convenient

from Latin 'convenientem', meaning 'suitable, proper'

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Summary: convenient in Brief

The term 'convenient' [kənˈviːniənt] refers to something that fits well with a person's needs, activities, and plans, making things easy or comfortable by reducing effort or trouble. It can be applied to locations, software, and personal schedules, as in 'The location of the hotel is very convenient for tourists.' 'Convenient' extends into phrases like 'at your convenience,' and idioms like 'convenient excuse,' denoting reasons or explanations that are used to avoid doing something or to justify one's actions.

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