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   Con·ven·ient

   /kənˈvēnyənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans: "I phoned your office to confirm that this date is convenient" Similar suitableappropriatefittingfitsuitedagreeableopportunetimelywell timedfavorableadvantageousexpedientarchaic:commodiousseasonabletrouble-freelabor-savingusefulhandypracticalserviceableuser-orientedOpposite inconvenientawkward
   • ▪ involving little trouble or effort: "the new parking lot will make shopping much more convenient"
   • ▪ situated so as to allow easy access to: "the 34-story building is convenient to downtown" Similar within easy reach ofnear (to)close towell placed forwell situated forhandy forjust around the corner fromwithin walking distance ofat close quarters tonot far frominformal:a stone's throw froma hop, skip, and a jump away fromwithin spitting distance of
   • ▪ occurring in a place or at a time that is useful: "put the blame on a convenient scapegoat"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘befitting, becoming, suitable’): from Latin convenient- ‘assembling, agreeing, fitting’, from the verb convenire (see convene).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVENIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Opposite. inconvenient. B1. near or easy to get to or use: a very convenient bus service. Our new house is very convenient for (= near to) the kids ' school. Fewer examples. It's very convenient for me to get to the station. It's not really convenient for you to come this afternoon. The house is in a convenient location for travelling to London.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › convenientConvenient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of convenient. adjective. suited to your comfort or purpose or needs. “a convenient excuse for not going” synonyms: accessible. capable of being reached. handy. easy to use. favorable, favourable. occurring at a convenient or suitable time. expedient. serving to promote your interest. see more. adjective.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionconvenient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   convenient. adjective. /kənˈviːniənt/ useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems. Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. I can't see him now—it isn't convenient. I'll call back at a more convenient time.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › convenientConvenient - definition of convenient by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: a convenient time to receive guests; a convenient excuse for not going. 2. a. Easy to reach; accessible: a bank with branches at six convenient locations. b. Close at hand; near: an apartment that is convenient to transportation. 3. Obsolete Fitting and proper; suitable.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVENIENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use. 2. at hand; easily accessible. Their house is convenient to all transportation. 3. obsolete. fitting; suitable. SYNONYMS 1. adapted, serviceable, useful, helpful, advantageous. 2.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanconvenient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

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   1 convenient (for somebody/something) useful, easy, or quick to do; not causing problems It is very convenient to pay by credit card. You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in cities. I can't see him now—it isn't convenient.

8. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › convenientconvenient - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jan 27, 2024 · Serving to reduce a difficulty, or accessible with minimum difficulty; expedient . Synonyms: expedient, simple, easy. Antonym: inconvenient. Fast food might be convenient, but it's also very unhealthy. Suspicious due to suiting someone's purposes very well. How convenient that you caught a cold the night before your essay was due.