Conveniently

/kənˈviːniəntli/

adverbBeginner🔥Very CommonCircumstance
1 meaning1 idiom/phrase3 questions

Definitions

1

In a way that is easy, useful, or favorable; in a way that causes little trouble or effort.

/kənˈviːniəntli/

adverbneutralBeginner
Circumstance

In a way that is easy or suitable for a particular purpose; causing little trouble.

The train station is conveniently located next to the office.

💡 Simply: Like when things are super easy and help you out. For example, your friend's house is conveniently close when you need to borrow something.

👶 For kids: When something is easy to use or get to.

More Examples

2

We could conveniently order takeout instead of cooking.

3

The new software conveniently organizes all our files.

How It's Used

Everyday Life

"The store is conveniently located near my house."

Business

"Please send the report to me conveniently."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

at your earliest convenience

As soon as it is possible or easy for you to do something.

"Please return the form to us at your earliest convenience."

From the adjective 'convenient' (late Middle English: from Latin 'convenientem', present participle of 'convenire' ‘to agree, befit’) + -ly.

The word 'conveniently' has been used since the 17th century, initially in contexts related to suitability and fitness, and later increasingly to ease and usefulness.

Memory tip

Think of 'convenient' as 'easy to use'.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to come together, agree, suit"

conveniently locatedconveniently situatedconveniently availableconveniently placed

Common misspellings

convinientlyconvenentlyconveniantely

Usage

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