<< --- comfortable and convenient, what is the difference? --- >> According to the dictionary meaning is the same, if someone could explain to me whether these words can be used interchangeably or maybe they have some other meaning?
Hello and welcome to the forum! I wonder which dictionary you are using? comfortable /ˈkʌmftəbəl; ˈkʌmfətəbəl/ adj giving comfort or physical relief at ease free from affliction or pain (of a person or situation) relaxing informal having adequate income informal (of income) adequate to provide comfort http://www.wordreference.com/definition/comfortable convenient /kənˈviːnɪənt/ adj suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune easy to use close by or easily accessible; handy http://www.wordreference.com/definition/convenient
From our dictionary: comfortable giving comfort or physical relief at ease free from affliction or pain (of a person or situation) relaxing informal having adequate income informal (of income) adequate to provide comfort convenient suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune easy to use close by or easily accessible; handy They are not at all the same ... and I'm afraid I can't say more than that because we answer questions about words and phrases when they're in sentences with context. Speaking of which, when you put a word or phrase in our Search box and click search, you'll find three helpful things: 1. An "in context" link that will show you the word or phrase in contemporary context. 2. Dictionary definitions. 3. Links to previous threads, if there are any. Welcome to the forum. Added: Cross-posted with Biffo, but I'll leave it because of the last bit of advice.
Chairs with lots of cushions can be comfortable; corner shops can be convenient. They are good in very different ways.
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