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convenient
convenient S3 /kənˈviːniənt/ adjective
 Word Family: verb: inconvenience; noun: convenienceinconvenience; adverb: convenientlyinconveniently; adjective: convenientinconvenient
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Latin
 Origin: present participle of convenire 'to come together, be suitable', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + venire 'to come'
1. useful to you because it saves you time, or does not spoil your plans or cause you problems
   OPP  inconvenient:
    Mail-order catalogs are a convenient way to shop.
    My secretary will call you to arrange a convenient time to meet.
    convenient for
    Is three o'clock convenient for you?
    convenient to do something
    It is simple and convenient to use.
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    In everyday English, people usually say a good time/day etc rather than a convenient time/day etc:
    Is this a good time for you to talk?
2. close and easy to reach
   OPP  inconvenient:
    The bus stop around the corner is probably the most convenient.
    convenient for British Englishconvenient to American English:
    restaurants convenient for shops and theatres
inconvenient