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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).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › convenientconvenient definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of convenient – Learner’s Dictionary. convenient. adjective. uk/kənˈviːniənt/us. convenientadjective (USEFUL) B1. easy to use or suiting your plans well: When would be a convenient time to meet? More examples. What's the most convenient time to call? Later in the day would be more convenient for me. Is this a convenient time to talk?

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   1 day ago · Something that is convenient is easy, useful, or suitable for a particular purpose.

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   What does the word convenient mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word convenient, 13 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.

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   Definition of convenience noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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   The meaning of convenient. Definition of convenient. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Adjective [ change] If something is convenient, you can get it or use it quickly and easily. [ antonym ] Living here is so convenient. There's a supermarket right across the street, and a train station just a 2 minute walk away. It's more convenient to drive than it is to walk. This is the most convenient route to take. Related words [ change]