convenient
/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Easy to use, do, or reach. A convenient thing saves time, effort, or trouble.
- This store is convenient for me.
- The 9 a.m. train is very convenient.
- A nearby ATM is more convenient.
Adinary Nuance
Convenient is about ease and practical fit, not beauty or general usefulness. It is often closer to 'easy' or 'handy' than to 'useful' or 'comfortable'. Use 'convenient' when something saves time, travel, or effort.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thuận tiện
- Spanish
- conveniente
- Chinese
- 方便的
- Japanese
- 便利な
- Korean
- 편리한
Etymology
Convenient came into English from Old French in the late Middle Ages. It goes back to Latin convenire, meaning 'to come together' or 'be suitable'.
Common phrases
at a convenient timein a convenient locationfor your convenienceas convenient as possible
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Frequently asked questions
- Is convenient the same as easy?
- Not exactly. Convenient means something is easy to use or saves effort.
- What is the difference between convenient and suitable?
- Convenient means practical or easy. Suitable means right for a purpose or situation.
- Is convenient formal or informal?
- It is neutral. You can use it in speaking, writing, and business English.
- Can I say 'convenient for me'?
- Yes. It is a very common and natural phrase.