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conveniences

conveniences

1.7
Things that make life easier and more comfortable, like a dishwasher or Wi‑Fi
  • noun
  • /kənˈviːniənsɪz/
translation icon : comodidades
  • The hotel offers many modern conveniences like free Wi-Fi and a fitness center.

I know that sounds harsh, but people are not objects or items for your convenience, they are people.

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Examples

  • So with advancement of technology and more conveniences in life, we have an enormous waste problem.

  • IT HAS SOME SMOG AND IT'S A LITTLE NOISY, BUT--BUT OUR HOUSE HAS ALL THE MAJOR CONVENIENCES.

  • So it really depends on whether the individual person wants more convenience or more security.

  • Many of these changes are welcome, but the increased conveniences of modern life has brought with it some unintended consequences.

  • Sorry I can't help with that yet. Do you ever find that your modern conveniences are just not that convenient?

  • What's so great about the conveniences of the Internet is now we have stamps.com.

  • With information, we create conveniences, comforts, but no profound experience of life.

  • In addition, in the essay, Locke also refers to "Conveniences of Life," discussing them in the context of useful arts.

    Academic text (2006)
  • So there's some moves to create new privacy rights, but it's overwhelmed by the convenience of surrendering your privacy.

  • And I think there's a very strong argument that the conveniences of modern living make that avoidance or distraction simpler.

Synonyms

amenity
vsconveniences
47 4.4

A useful thing in a building or place that makes living more comfortable

includes appliances, services, and other items that make life easier
creature comforts
vsconveniences
  • Informal
7 3.9

Small things that make life comfortable, like a warm bed or hot water

also includes nonmaterial services and facilities beyond physical goods
comforts
vsconveniences
1.0

Things like a warm bed or nice food that make life pleasant and easy

focuses more on practical devices, facilities, and services than on relaxation

Antonyms

128 3.4

A time of serious difficulty, often with little money or food

107 4.3

A thing that causes trouble or discomfort

How Comfortable

luxe
5 7.9
conveniences
1.7
bare
122 3.5

Surface Forms

convenience singular
conveniences plural

Morphology

conveniences = convenience (transparent) = convenience + s

Simple plural formation from the noun 'convenience'; the meaning is a straightforward plural of the base noun.

Etymology

The word conveniences comes from the Latin convenire, made of con- 'together' and venire 'to come', and you can see the same root in convenient. That's why conveniences are things that 'fit' your needs and make life easier.