conveyance
gb/kənvˈeɪəns/ us/kənvˈeɪəns/
B2
English
~ 9400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
entity
1
vehicle or means of transport
A vehicle or other thing used to move people or things from one place to another.
Usage pattern:
[a] conveyance for [someone/something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "conveyance" with "convenience" because they look similar. "Conveyance" is about moving people or things; "convenience" is about something being easy or useful.
Synonyms
vehicle (The most common general word for a car, bus, or other machine that carries people or goods.)
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transport (Often used in British English for vehicles in general or a system for moving people or goods.)
Antonyms
on foot (Describes moving without any vehicle or device, using only walking.)
Collocations
means of conveyance
|public conveyance
|motorized conveyance
|horse-drawn conveyance
|mechanical conveyance
Themes
travel
|transport
|daily life
|transportation
Examples
- They arrived in a horse-drawn conveyance from the village.
- Bicycles are a cheap and eco-friendly conveyance.
- The island has no motorized conveyance, so visitors must walk or cycle.
- The museum displays an old wooden cart that once served as the main conveyance for local farmers.
Learner examples
- The bus is my usual conveyance to work.
- We rented a small conveyance to drive around the city.
- A bike is a simple conveyance for short trips.
- They used a boat as their only conveyance between the islands.
Noun
B2
action
2
act or process of transport
The action of moving people or things from one place to another.
Usage pattern:
the conveyance of [people/things]
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use "conveyance" as a verb (e.g., *to conveyance something*). The verb form is "to convey"; "conveyance" is only a noun.
Synonyms
transportation (The most common general word for the moving of people or goods; more common than "conveyance" in everyday use.)
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carriage (Often used in legal or formal contexts to mean the transport of goods or passengers.)
Antonyms
non-delivery (Refers to goods not being transported or brought to their destination, the opposite outcome of conveyance.)
Collocations
conveyance of goods
|conveyance of passengers
|safe conveyance
|air conveyance
|conveyance services
Themes
business
|transport
|law
|transportation
|travel
Examples
- The company specializes in the conveyance of hazardous materials.
- Insurance will cover the conveyance of the artwork to the gallery.
- New rules govern the conveyance of passengers by air.
- Efficient conveyance of goods is vital to international trade.
Learner examples
- The train allows fast conveyance of people between the two cities.
- We arranged the safe conveyance of the machines to the new factory.
- Conveyance of heavy goods can be expensive.
- The law controls the conveyance of dangerous chemicals.
Noun
formal
C1
entity
3
legal transfer of property
A formal legal paper or action that moves the ownership of land or a building from one person to another.
Usage pattern:
conveyance of [property/land] to [someone]
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense is mainly used in legal and formal writing. In everyday speech, people usually say "transfer the property" rather than "make a conveyance".
Synonyms
transfer (General legal term for moving ownership; "conveyance" usually refers specifically to property and the formal document or act.)
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deed (A kind of legal document used to transfer property; "conveyance" can be the deed itself or the legal act performed with it.)
Antonyms
retention (Keeping ownership instead of transferring it to someone else.)
Collocations
conveyance of property
|conveyance of land
|deed of conveyance
|conveyance of real estate
|conveyance to a third party
Themes
law
|business
|finance
Examples
- The conveyance of the property was completed last month.
- She signed a deed of conveyance transferring the house to her nephew.
- Any conveyance of land must be registered with the local authorities.
- The lawyer reviewed the conveyance to ensure the title was clear.
Learner examples
- The conveyance of the land took place in 2010.
- He checked the conveyance before buying the house.
- Their lawyer prepared the conveyance of the building to the new owner.
- The bank needs a copy of the conveyance for its records.
Noun
formal
C1
action
4
communication of ideas or feelings
The action of making other people know your ideas, feelings, or information.
Usage pattern:
the conveyance of [ideas/feelings/information]
Common mistake:
Learners often prefer the more common word "communication" here. "Conveyance" sounds formal and is rarely used in casual speech for this meaning.
Synonyms
communication (The most common and general word; "conveyance" sounds more formal and often suggests the method or process used.)
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expression (Stresses showing feelings or ideas; "conveyance" is more neutral and process-focused.)
Antonyms
withholding (Not sharing information or feelings, the opposite of communicating them.)
Collocations
conveyance of meaning
|conveyance of ideas
|conveyance of information
|conveyance of emotion
|artistic conveyance
Themes
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Good writing depends on the clear conveyance of meaning.
- The film’s power lies in its subtle conveyance of grief.
- Language is our main tool for the conveyance of complex ideas.
- The design focuses on the effective conveyance of information to users.
Learner examples
- Teachers care about the clear conveyance of ideas.
- The song is strong in its conveyance of emotion.
- Simple words help with the easy conveyance of information.
- Pictures can help in the conveyance of difficult ideas.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conveyance
IPA
GB/kənvˈeɪəns/
US/kənvˈeɪəns/
Syllables & stress
con - vey - ance (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vey)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conveyance
- Plural: conveyance, conveyances
Word family
Forms
conveyances
noun
Core family
convey
verb B1
Related words
conveyor
noun
conveyable
adjective
Advanced or less common
conveyancing
noun
conveyancer
noun
Expressions
deed of conveyance
1/dˈid əv kənvˈeɪəns/
fixed phrase
formal
legal document transferring property
A formal legal paper that moves the ownership of land or a building from one person to another.
Examples
- The buyer’s lawyer prepared the deed of conveyance.
- They signed the deed of conveyance at the solicitor’s office.
means of conveyance
1/mˈinz əv kənvˈeɪəns/
fixed phrase
formal
method or vehicle of transport
A way, vehicle, or tool that is used to move people or things from one place to another.
Examples
- In many rural areas, bicycles are the main means of conveyance.
- The report compares different means of conveyance used in the city.
public conveyance
1/pˈʌblɪk kənvˈeɪəns/
fixed phrase
formal
vehicle for public transport
A bus, train, or similar vehicle that people can use by paying money, usually run by the government or a company.
Examples
- Smoking is not allowed on any public conveyance.
- The city plans to improve every public conveyance serving the airport.