Cool MateConvenience
UK /["/kənˈviːniəns/"]/US /["/kənˈviːniəns/"]/
Definition
the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for somebody
In simple words: Something that makes life easier or more comfortable.
Examples
- The main convenience of online shopping is that you can buy products at any time without leaving your home.
- Many people choose convenience foods because they save time in meal preparation.
- The new app offers great convenience by organizing all your tasks in one place.
- For convenience, the store is open 24 hours a day to serve customers at any time.
- Although it is more expensive, convenience often outweighs cost when people are busy.
Usage notes
Used in everyday conversations. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but can sound too formal in very casual settings. Avoid using it when the focus is more on effort rather than comfort.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'convenient' — when it’s convenient, you can easily 'leave for a trip.'
Collocations
- great
- added
- additional
- offer
- provide
- food
- store
- at your convenience
- for (your) convenience
- a marriage of convenience
- at your earliest convenience
- comfort and convenience
- great
- modern
Synonyms
- comfort
- ease
- advantage
- luxury
- benefit
Antonyms
- inconvenience
- difficulty
- trouble
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'convenient' (adjective form).
- Used in a context where effort or difficulty is emphasized.
- Mispronounced, often neglecting the 'n' sound.