conveniently

Everyday

1. In a way that is easy, useful or suitable for someone: «The shop is conveniently close.» tree →
2. (said with doubt) At a time that suits someone a little too well, as if on purpose: «He conveniently forgot his homework.» tree →

In the lessons

Everyday word for places that are handy and for timing that helps you. In stories, the second sense is a hint that a character is pretending or lying: «she conveniently lost the letter». Phrases: «conveniently located», «conveniently placed», «conveniently forgot».

Examples

• Our house is conveniently close to the school. tree →
• The bus stop is conveniently placed outside the library. tree →
• He conveniently forgot to tidy his room. tree →
• The plug was conveniently near the desk. tree →
• The answer was conveniently written on the back of the book. tree →
• My sister conveniently disappeared when it was time to wash up. tree →
• At last, however, he was lucky enough to come upon puss fast asleep and with his tail conveniently spread out. tree →

Note

From «convenient» + «-ly». Noun: convenience; opposite: inconveniently. Watch the tone: «conveniently forgot» usually means the speaker thinks it was not a real accident.

In Jewish tradition

Everyday word for places that are handy and for timing that helps you. In stories, the second sense is a hint that a character is pretending or lying: «she conveniently lost the letter». Phrases: «conveniently located», «conveniently placed», «conveniently forgot».

Note

From «convenient» + «-ly». Noun: convenience; opposite: inconveniently. Watch the tone: «conveniently forgot» usually means the speaker thinks it was not a real accident.