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- [kuh n-veen-yuh ns]
- /kənˈvin yəns/
- /kənˈviː.ni.əns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-veen-yuh ns]
- /kənˈvin yəns/
Definitions of conveniences word
- noun conveniences the quality of being convenient; suitability. 1
- noun conveniences anything that saves or simplifies work, adds to one's ease or comfort, etc., as an appliance, utensil, or the like. 1
- noun conveniences a convenient situation or time: at your convenience. 1
- noun conveniences advantage or accommodation: a shelter for the convenience of travelers. 1
- noun conveniences Chiefly British. water closet (def 1). 1
- adjective conveniences easy to obtain, use, or reach; made for convenience: convenience utensils that can be discarded after use. 1
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Origin of conveniences
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin convenientia harmony, agreement. See convenient, -ence
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Parts of speech for Conveniences
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conveniences popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conveniences usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conveniences
noun conveniences
- facilities — Often, facilities. something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service: transportation facilities; educational facilities; a new research facility. something that permits the easier performance of an action, course of conduct, etc.: to provide someone with every facility for accomplishing a task; to lack facilities for handling bulk mail.
- creature comforts — Creature comforts are the things that you need to feel comfortable in a place, for example good food and modern equipment.
- amenities — useful or pleasant facilities or services
Antonyms for conveniences
noun conveniences
- difficulties — the fact or condition of being difficult.
- losses — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- needs — of necessity; necessarily (usually preceded or followed by must): It must needs be so. It needs must be.
- wants — to feel a need or a desire for; wish for: to want one's dinner; always wanting something new.
- stops — to cease from, leave off, or discontinue: to stop running.
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