conveniently
B2Pronunciation
UK
- /kənvˈiːnɪəntli/
US
- /kənˈvinjəntli/
Description
- with little effort
- in a good location
- at a good time
- in a helpful way
- to save time
Imagine you're rushing to catch a train, and there's a coffee stand conveniently located right by the platform. It means it's placed in just the right spot, making your life easier! "Conveniently" describes something happening or being done in a way that saves time or effort, or that fits your schedule. A store might be conveniently open late for those last-minute needs, or a website might conveniently offer one-click ordering. It's all about ease and being helpful. Think of it as life giving you a little helping hand!
"Conveniently" is an adverb that describes how something happens or is arranged in a way that suits your needs perfectly—saving time, reducing effort, or causing minimal disruption. It implies a fortunate alignment between circumstance and desire.
It's more than just "easy"; it suggests a thoughtful arrangement. For example: "The new grocery store is conveniently located near the bus stop," meaning its location makes shopping much simpler for those who rely on public transportation. Or, "She conveniently forgot to mention she'd already accepted another job," which implies her omission was deliberate and served her own purposes.
You might also use it to describe how someone acts: "He conveniently excused himself from the meeting when the difficult topic came up." This suggests their departure wasn't accidental but rather a strategic way to avoid discomfort.
The word is rooted in the Latin convenire, meaning "to come together," suggesting things falling into place nicely. So, whenever something happens or is arranged in a helpful and timely manner—when everything just "works"—you can say it happened conveniently. It's about smoothing out life's little bumps and making things flow more easily.
Examples
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Location
The hotel is conveniently located near the train station.
- 2
Online service
You can conveniently renew your membership online.
- 3
Room design
The light switch is conveniently placed right by the door.
- 4
Information layout
All the key facts are conveniently listed on one page.
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Helpful timing
Conveniently for us, the meeting was moved to the afternoon.
Pattern
conveniently for + person
in a way that is helpful or easy for them
- 6
Suspicious omission
He conveniently forgot to mention the extra fees.
Usage
conveniently forgot often suggests the person left something out because it suited them
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- convenientlyadverb