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UK [kənˈviːnɪənt] / US [kənˈvɪnɪənt] adjective
1) easy to do, or not causing problems or difficulties

If it's convenient, call me tomorrow before noon.

a) easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose

Travelling by underground is fast, convenient, and cheap.

b) a convenient place is one that is near the place where you are and is easy to get to

The most convenient parking is off Church Street.

2) something that is convenient gives someone an advantage or opportunity, often in a way that is slightly dishonest

a convenient excuse

How very convenient that you were sick on the day all the work had to be done.


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  • convenient — adj. 1) convenient for (will Tuesday be convenient for you?) 2) convenient to + inf. (it is very convenient to have the bus stop so close = it is very convenient having the bus stop so close) 3) convenient that + clause (it s very convenient that …   Combinatory dictionary

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