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   Ad·van·tage

   /ədˈvan(t)ij/

   

   noun

   • 1. a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position: "companies with a computerized database are at an advantage" Similar upper handedgeleadheadwhip handtrump cardsuperioritydominanceascendancysupremacyprimacyprecedencepowermasterycontrolswayauthorityinformal:the catbird seatthe box seat
   • ▪ the opportunity to gain something; benefit or profit: "you could learn something to your advantage" Similar benefitprofitgaingoodinterestwelfarewell-beingenjoymentsatisfactioncomforteaseconveniencehelpaidassistanceuseutilityservicepurposeeffectobjectreasonworthinformal:mileagepercentageOpposite detriment
   • ▪ a favorable or desirable circumstance or feature; a benefit: "the village's proximity to the town is an advantage" Similar benefitvaluerewardmeritgood pointstrong pointassetplusbonusboonblessingvirtueprivilegeperkfringe benefitadditional benefitadded extraattractiondesirabilitybeautyusefulnesshelpfulnessconvenienceadvantageousnessexpedienceexpediencyprofitprofitabilityadvisabilityformal:perquisiteOpposite disadvantagedrawbackhandicap
   • ▪ a player's score in a game when they have won the first point after deuce (and will win the game if they win the next point): "“Advantage, Federer.”"

   verb

   • 1. put in a favorable or more favorable position.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French avantage, from avant ‘in front’, from late Latin abante (see advance).

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   Definition of advantage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Add to word list. a good feature that makes something better than similar things: have/get/gain an advantage Smaller businesses often have an advantage in the area of customer relations. advantage over sb Neither company appears to have a particular technological advantage over the other.

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   noun. the quality of having a superior or more favorable position. “the experience gave him the advantage over me” synonyms: vantage. see more. noun. benefit resulting from some event or action. “it turned out to my advantage ” synonyms: reward. see more. verb. give an advantage to. “This system advantages the rich” see more. noun.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADVANTAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people. They are deliberately flouting the law in order to obtain an advantage over their competitors. [ + over] A good crowd will be a definite advantage to me and the rest of the team. [ + to] Synonyms: benefit, use, start, help More Synonyms of advantage.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishADVANTAGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   advantage noun [C, U] (USEFUL THING) Add to word list. B1. something good about a situation that helps you: One of the advantages of living in town is having the shops so near. Fewer examples. There are a lot of advantages to this job. A little experience is a definite advantage. I had the advantage of having done something fairly similar before.

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   noun. /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/ [countable, uncountable] a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people a big/great/definite advantage an unfair advantage (= something that benefits you, but not your opponents) She had the advantage of a good education.

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   1. A beneficial factor or combination of factors: Being tall is usually an advantage in basketball. 2. Benefit or profit; gain: It is to your advantage to invest wisely. 3. A relatively favorable position; superiority of means: A better education gave us the advantage. 4. Sports. a. The first point scored in tennis after deuce. b.