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con·ven·ient

convenient

 
 
pronunciation:
kn vin ynt
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: easily used for someone's needs, purposes, or comfort; useful.
A vacuum cleaner is a convenient machine for cleaning the house.
synonyms:
handy, helpful, useful
antonyms:
difficult, inconvenient
similar words:
advantageous, appropriate, beneficial, favorable, suitable
definition 2: near or nearby.
Their apartment is convenient to the subway.
synonyms:
accessible, close, near, nearby
similar words:
handy, on hand
derivation: conveniently (adv.)
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