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- [kuh n-veen-yuh nt]
- /kənˈvin yənt/
- /kənˈviːniənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-veen-yuh nt]
- /kənˈvin yənt/
Definitions of convenient word
- adjective convenient If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose. 3
- adjective convenient If you describe a place as convenient, you are pleased because it is near to where you are, or because you can reach another place from there quickly and easily. 3
- adjective convenient A convenient time to do something, for example to meet someone, is a time when you are free to do it or would like to do it. 3
- adjective convenient If you describe someone's attitudes or actions as convenient, you think they are only adopting those attitudes or performing those actions in order to avoid something difficult or unpleasant. 3
- adjective convenient suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune 3
- adjective convenient easy to use 3
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Origin of convenient
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin convenient- (stem of conveniēns), present participle of convenīre to be suitable, come together. See convene, -ent
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Parts of speech for Convenient
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
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convenient popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convenient
adj convenient
- available — If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it.
- timely — occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
- good — Graph-Oriented Object Database
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
adverb convenient
- on hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
adjective convenient
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- near — close; to a point or place not far away: Come near so I won't have to shout.
Antonyms for convenient
adj convenient
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- inopportune — not opportune; inappropriate; inconvenient; untimely or unseasonable: an inopportune visit.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
- harmful — causing or capable of causing harm; injurious: a harmful idea; a harmful habit.
adjective convenient
- inexpedient — not expedient; not suitable, judicious, or advisable.
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
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