Word
convenient
Phoneticscon·ve·nient, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈvinjənt/
UK/kənvˈiːnɪənt/
Definitions
01easy or useful
B1 · Intermediate
adj. useful because it saves you time or effort.
adj. fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; saving time or effort.
“A microwave is very convenient when you are in a hurry to eat.”
“The new software provides a convenient way for remote teams to collaborate without needing to sync their schedules manually.”
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the person who benefits.
Pitfall
It is convenient for me that you come.
It is convenient for me if you come.
When 'convenient' describes a situation, it is often followed by 'if' or 'to' rather than a 'that' clause.
Antonyms
02nearby
B1 · Intermediate
adj. located in a place that is easy to reach.
adj. situated within easy reach; accessible with minimum difficulty.
“The hotel is very convenient for the train station.”
“Living in the city centre is convenient for the shops, though the noise from the street can be quite disruptive at night.”
Usage
Frequently followed by 'for' plus a location or destination.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03suspiciously helpful
C1 · Advanced Informal
adj. happening at a time that is almost too perfect for someone, making you doubt them.
adj. occurring at a time or in a way that is suspiciously beneficial to a particular person.
“It was very convenient that he lost the receipt just when I asked for a refund.”
“The witness suddenly developed a convenient case of amnesia as soon as the prosecutor began asking about the missing funds.”
Usage
Often used with a sarcastic or skeptical tone.
Teaching tip
This sense often implies that someone is lying or manipulating a situation for their own benefit.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “convenient” in context.
Verb
01. consider convenient
“Many commuters consider the train more convenient than driving in traffic.”
verb + adj
02. convenient for
“The local bus station is very convenient for getting to the airport.”
adj + prep
03. convenient to
“The house is convenient to all local shops and amenities.”
adj + prep
04. find convenient
“Please let me know which time you find most convenient for our meeting.”
verb + adj
05. make convenient
“The new app was designed to make online shopping more convenient for users.”
verb + adj
Adjective
06. extremely convenient
“Having a supermarket right next door is extremely convenient.”
adv + adj
07. highly convenient
“The hotel's location is highly convenient for tourists visiting the city center.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. convenient location
“The office is in a convenient location with plenty of parking nearby.”
adj + noun
09. convenient time
“I will call you back when you have a more convenient time to talk.”
adj + noun
10. at a convenient time
“We can reschedule the interview at a convenient time for you.”
11. if it is convenient
“I would like to drop by this afternoon, if it is convenient for you.”
12. prove to be convenient
“The new digital payment system proved to be very convenient for customers.”
Etymology
From Middle English convenient, from Latin conveniens (“fit, suitable, convenient”), present participle of convenire (“to come together, suit”); see convene and compare covenant.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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