advantage
noun · verb
Simple meaning
a good situation or opportunity that helps you succeed
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ædˈvæntɪdʒ
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Definition
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noun
countable
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
countableuncountable
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
verb
transitive
To provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
reflexive
To do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
Used this way, advantage is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use advantage
- “It turned out to my advantage.”noun
- “The experience gave him the advantage over me.”noun
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Compound terms
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Draw advantages from.
An advantage bestowed by legislation that reduces a tax on some preferred activity.
In a manner that uses the most flattering or best aspects of.
The advantage of playing on your home court in front of fans who are rooting for you.
The ratio of the force exerted by a machine to the force applied to it.
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Giving an advantage.
Related Words
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- opportunitynoun
- disadvantagenoun
- situationnoun
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Synonyms
Sense: any condition or circumstance or opportunity or means
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