adj A2 Elementary Common

convenient

kuhn-VEE-nee-uhnt

Convenient (adj) means easy to use or reach; not causing extra trouble or effort. Example: “The new supermarket is very convenient — it is right next to my flat.”

adj

Easy to use or reach; not causing extra trouble or effort.

"The new supermarket is very convenient — it is right next to my flat."

"Online banking makes paying bills far more convenient."

So neatly suited to someone's interests that it seems suspicious or too easy to be an accident.

"It was rather convenient that he "forgot" his wallet every time the bill arrived."

"Her convenient illness meant she missed the difficult meeting entirely."

How to Use Convenient

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHandy, easy, or well-suited to your needs — sometimes suspiciously so.

Common mistake

A "convenient" excuse is usually a polite way of calling it a suspiciously well-timed one.

Common pairings

convenient location convenient time a convenient excuse

Word Forms

more convenient comparative, most convenient superlative

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The new supermarket is very _____ — it is right next to my flat.

Etymology

From Latin conveniens, "fitting together" — the same root as "convene."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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handy accessible practical suitable useful expedient

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Rhymes for convenient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “convenient” mean?

The word “convenient” means easy to use or reach; not causing extra trouble or effort. In plain terms, handy, easy, or well-suited to your needs — sometimes suspiciously so.

How do you pronounce “convenient”?

“Convenient” is pronounced kuhn-VEE-nee-uhnt (/kənˈvi.njənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “convenient” in a sentence?

Here is “convenient” used in a sentence: “The new supermarket is very convenient — it is right next to my flat.”

What part of speech is “convenient”?

“Convenient” is an adjective.

Where does the word “convenient” come from?

The word “convenient” comes from Latin. From Latin conveniens, "fitting together" — the same root as "convene.".

Is “convenient” a common word?

“Convenient” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

How many meanings does “convenient” have?

“Convenient” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easy to use or reach; not causing extra trouble or effort.

What is the difference between convenient and comfortable?

Convenient describes something that is easy to use or reach and causes little trouble or effort, such as a convenient location. Comfortable describes something that gives physical ease or relaxation, such as a comfortable chair. A place can be convenient without being comfortable, and vice versa.

Do you say 'convenient for' or 'convenient to'?

Both are used, but with a slight difference in feel. 'Convenient for' is common when talking about suitability for a person or purpose, as in 'a time convenient for you', while 'convenient to' often refers to nearness, as in 'a hotel convenient to the airport'.

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