convenience
word
/kənˈvinjəns/
kuhn-VEEN-yuhns
/kənvˈiːnɪəns/
kuhn-VEE-nee-uhns
Definition
The quality of being useful, easy, or suitable for someone's needs. It can refer to something that saves time, effort, or trouble.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with phrases like 'for your convenience' or 'at your convenience.' More formal than 'comfort,' which is about physical ease. When talking about stores or products that save time or effort, 'convenience' is the main term (e.g., 'convenience store').
Spanish: conveniencia - comodidad (facilidad)Portuguese (BR): conveniência - comodidadePortuguese (PT): conveniência - comodidadeChinese (Simplified): 便利 - 方便Chinese (Traditional): 便利 - 方便Hindi: सुविधा - अनुकूलताArabic: راحة - سهولةBengali: সুবিধা - সহায়তাRussian: удобствоJapanese: 便利Vietnamese: tiện lợiKorean: 편리 - 편의Turkish: kolaylıkUrdu: سہولتIndonesian: kemudahan
Example Sentences
Online shopping is all about convenience.
basic
Please reply at your earliest convenience.
basic
For the sake of convenience, let's meet at the coffee shop near the station.
natural
I bought a microwave for convenience.
basic
They chose this apartment for its convenience to public transport.
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There's a convenience store on every corner in this city.
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