convenient

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ (for sb/sth) useful, easy or quick to do; not causing problems: It is very convenient to pay by credit card. * You'll find these meals quick and convenient to prepare. * Fruit is a convenient source of vitamins and energy. * A bicycle is often more convenient than a car in towns. * I can't see him now-it isn't convenient. * I'll call back at a more convenient time. * (disapproving) He used his wife's birthday as a convenient excuse for not going to the meeting. 2 ~ (for sth) near to a particular place; easy to get to: The house is very convenient for several schools. OPPINCONVENIENT conveniently adverb: The report can be conveniently divided into three main sections. * The hotel is conveniently situated close to the beach and the shops. * She conveniently forgot to mention that her husband would be at the party, too (= because it suited her not to say).