Inglês

conveyance

gb/kənvˈeɪəns/ us/kənvˈeɪəns/
B2 Inglês
~ 9400
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome B2 entity
1

vehicle or means of transport

A vehicle or other thing used to move people or things from one place to another.

Padrão de uso: [a] conveyance for [someone/something]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
vehicle (The most common general word for a car, bus, or other machine that carries people or goods.) | transport (Often used in British English for vehicles in general or a system for moving people or goods.)
Antónimos
on foot (Describes moving without any vehicle or device, using only walking.)
Colocações
means of conveyance |public conveyance |motorized conveyance |horse-drawn conveyance |mechanical conveyance
Temas
travel |transport |daily life |transportation
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Nome B2 action
2

act or process of transport

The action of moving people or things from one place to another.

Padrão de uso: the conveyance of [people/things]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
transportation (The most common general word for the moving of people or goods; more common than "conveyance" in everyday use.) | carriage (Often used in legal or formal contexts to mean the transport of goods or passengers.)
Antónimos
non-delivery (Refers to goods not being transported or brought to their destination, the opposite outcome of conveyance.)
Colocações
conveyance of goods |conveyance of passengers |safe conveyance |air conveyance |conveyance services
Temas
business |transport |law |transportation |travel
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Nome 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.

Padrão de uso: conveyance of [property/land] to [someone]
Erro comum:
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".
Sinónimos
transfer (General legal term for moving ownership; "conveyance" usually refers specifically to property and the formal document or act.) | deed (A kind of legal document used to transfer property; "conveyance" can be the deed itself or the legal act performed with it.)
Antónimos
retention (Keeping ownership instead of transferring it to someone else.)
Colocações
conveyance of property |conveyance of land |deed of conveyance |conveyance of real estate |conveyance to a third party
Temas
law |business |finance
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Nome formal C1 action
4

communication of ideas or feelings

The action of making other people know your ideas, feelings, or information.

Padrão de uso: the conveyance of [ideas/feelings/information]
Erro comum:
Learners often prefer the more common word "communication" here. "Conveyance" sounds formal and is rarely used in casual speech for this meaning.
Sinónimos
communication (The most common and general word; "conveyance" sounds more formal and often suggests the method or process used.) | expression (Stresses showing feelings or ideas; "conveyance" is more neutral and process-focused.)
Antónimos
withholding (Not sharing information or feelings, the opposite of communicating them.)
Colocações
conveyance of meaning |conveyance of ideas |conveyance of information |conveyance of emotion |artistic conveyance
Temas
communication |language |core_vocabulary
Exemplos
  • 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
  • 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
conveyance
IPA
GB/kənvˈeɪəns/
US/kənvˈeɪəns/
Sílabas e acento
con - vey - ance (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vey)
Formas da palavra
Noun
  • Base: conveyance
  • Plural: conveyance, conveyances
Família de palavras
Forms
conveyances noun
Core family
convey verb B1
Related words
conveyor noun conveyable adjective
Advanced or less common
conveyancing noun conveyancer noun
Expressões

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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • 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.

Exemplos
  • Smoking is not allowed on any public conveyance.
  • The city plans to improve every public conveyance serving the airport.

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