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   advantage

   /ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favourable 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 favourable or desirable feature: "the village's proximity to the town is an advantage" Similar benefitvaluerewardmeritgood pointstrong pointassetplusbonusboonblessingvirtueprivilegeperkfringe benefitadditional benefitadded extraattractiondesirabilitybeautyusefulnesshelpfulnessconvenienceadvantageousnessexpedienceexpediencyprofitprofitabilityadvisabilityformal:perquisiteOpposite disadvantagedrawbackhandicap
   • ▪ a score marking a point interim between deuce and winning the game: "‘Advantage, Federer.’"

   verb

   • 1. put in a favourable or superior position.

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

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   How do you use advantage in a sentence?

   • By virtue of independent wealth, he has the advantage of his opponents. to take advantage of an opportunity. to take advantage of someone. The paintings were arranged to advantage on one wall. see get the advantage of; show to advantage; take advantage of; to advantage. Frankly, that’s a pretty big advantage over Apple’s stated 18 hours.

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   What does advantage mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! ADVANTAGE definition: 1. a condition giving a greater chance of success: 2. to use the good things in a situation: 3…. Learn more.

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   What is a noun advantage?

   • The noun advantage also refers to a reward or benefit of some action or event. Being sick with the flu had the advantage of kick-starting your diet because you didn't feel like eating much. If you leverage the benefits, you are taking advantage of the situation.

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   What is a definite advantage?

   • An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people. A good audience will be a definite advantage to me. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries. Drag the correct answer into the box. What is this an image of?

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     a condition giving a greater chance of success: advantage of...

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     ADVANTAGE definicja: 1. a condition giving a greater chance...

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     ADVANTAGE translate: преимущество , преимущество. Learn more...

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     ADVANTAGE translate: ventaja, ventaja, favorecer, ventaja...

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     ADVANTAGE translate: ข้อได้เปรียบ; ผลประโยชน์,...

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   1. : superiority of position or condition. Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage. 2. : a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor. lacked the advantages of an education. 3. a. : benefit, gain. especially : benefit resulting from some course of action. a mistake which turned out to our advantage. see also take advantage of. b.

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   An advantage is like a head start in a race; it's that thing that gives you a better chance. The noun advantage also refers to a reward or benefit of some action or event. Being sick with the flu had the advantage of kick-starting your diet because you didn't feel like eating much.

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   Advantage definition: any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success, interest, or any desired end. See examples of ADVANTAGE used in a sentence.

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