convenient

/kən'vi:njənt/
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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Suited or favorable to one's comfort, purpose, or needs: Making a task or situation easier or less difficult.
    • Involving little trouble or effort: Readily accessible or available for use.
    • (Archaic) Large and roomy; commodious: This sense is now rare and considered outdated.
Usage

The word "convenient" describes something that is well-suited to a particular situation, saving time or effort. It often refers to timing, location, or practicality. - It is commonly used to describe objects, times, arrangements, or solutions. - It can be followed by prepositions like for (convenient for someone) or to (convenient to a place).

Examples

  • General Use:

    • The hotel's location is very convenient for tourists.
    • Please call me at a convenient time.
    • Online banking is a convenient way to manage your finances.

  • With Prepositions:

    • Is 3 PM convenient for you?
    • The store is convenient to the subway station.
Advanced Usage

  • "at your convenience": at a time or in a way that suits you.

    • Please return the form at your convenience.

  • "for convenience": in order to make something easier.

    • The files are arranged alphabetically for convenience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Convenience (noun): The state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty.
    • The convenience of home delivery is popular.
  • Conveniently (adverb): In a way that suits one's needs or purposes.
    • The pharmacy is conveniently located next door.
Synonyms
  • Handy: Useful and convenient to use or access.
  • Expedient: Suitable or appropriate for achieving a particular end, though sometimes with a pragmatic or self-serving connotation.
  • Opportune: Happening at a time that is suitable or advantageous.
Antonyms
  • Inconvenient: Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort.
  • Awkward: Causing difficulty; hard to deal with.
Related Phrases
  • Convenient truth: A fact or piece of information that is easy to accept or advantageous to one's argument (a play on the phrase "inconvenient truth").
    • He focused only on the convenient truths that supported his case.
Adjective
  1. large and roomy (`convenient' is archaic in this sense)
    • a commodious harbor
    • a commodious building suitable for conventions
  2. suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
    • a convenient excuse for not going

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