convenient
con‧ve‧ni‧ent S3 /kənˈviːniənt/
adjective
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
con‧ve‧ni‧ent S3 /kənˈviːniənt/
adjective Word Family: verb: inconvenience; noun: convenience ≠ inconvenience; adverb: conveniently ≠ inconveniently; adjective: convenient ≠ inconvenient
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 Language: Latin
Origin: present participle of convenire 'to come together, be suitable', from com- ( ⇨ COM-) + venire 'to come'
OPP inconvenient:
convenient for
convenient to do something
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In everyday English, people usually say a good time/day etc rather than a convenient time/day etc:
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2. close and easy to reach
OPP inconvenient:
convenient for British Englishconvenient to American English:
⇨ inconvenient