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US/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/
UK/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

easy to use or suitable for your plans, so it saves you time or trouble

In context

  • Online banking is very convenient for people who work long hours.

  • Is Thursday afternoon a convenient time for the meeting?

  • Our hotel is in a convenient location, close to the train station.

Words that go with convenient

adjective + preposition

  • convenient forWould 3 p.m. be convenient for you?

adjective + noun

  • convenient timePlease call back at a more convenient time.
  • convenient locationThe flat is small but in a very convenient location.
  • convenient wayE-wallets are a convenient way to pay for small things.

adverb + adjective

  • very convenientHaving a supermarket downstairs is very convenient.
  • conveniently locatedThe office is conveniently located near two bus stops.

Common mistakes

  • Incorrect: I am not convenient tomorrow.

    Correct: Tomorrow isn't convenient for me. / I'm not free tomorrow.