26984 words

convenient

4 definitions β€’ 10 examples
1
suitable for your purposes and needs and causing the least difficulty:

Examples:

Our local shop has very convenient opening hours.
A bike's a very convenient way of getting around.
[ + that ] It's very convenient that you live near the office.
[ + to infinitive ] I find it convenient to be able to do my banking online.
What time would it be convenient for me to come over?
2
near or easy to get to or use:

Examples:

a very convenient bus service
Our new house is very convenient for (= near to) the kids' school.
3
suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty for your schedule or plans:

Examples:

Would 3 o’clock be a convenient time to meet?
I shop here because it’s convenient.
4
Convenient can also mean helpful to you but not completely honest:

Examples:

Both men suffered convenient lapses of memory while testifying.

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