advantage
/ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/
noun
plural
advantages
advantage
/ədˈvæntɪʤ/ Brit /ədˈvɑːntɪʤ/
noun
plural
advantages
Britannica Dictionary definition of ADVANTAGE
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a
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something (such as a good position or condition) that helps to make someone or something better or more likely to succeed than others
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Higher ground gave the enemy the/an advantage.
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He has/enjoys an unfair advantage over us because of his wealth.
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His plan has the advantage of being less expensive than other options.
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He lacked the advantages of an advanced education.
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Speed is an advantage in most sports.
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The company's only advantage over the competition is its location.
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Applicants for this job will find that previous experience is an advantage.
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The union should be at an advantage [=should have an advantage] in the negotiations.
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b
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a good or desirable quality or feature
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Being able to set your own schedule is one of the advantages of owning a business.
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Among the advantages of a small college is its campus life.
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— opposite disadvantage
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benefit or gain
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There isn't any advantage in/to leaving early.
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She used her position for personal advantage. [=for personal gain; to help herself]
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The error was to our advantage. [=we were helped by the error]
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— opposite disadvantage
◊ If you turn/use something to your advantage or to good advantage, you use something in a way that is helpful to you. Is there a way to turn this situation to our advantage? [=is there a way to exploit this situation?; is there a way to take advantage of this situation?] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples
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tennis
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the first point won after the score is tied at 40–40
— used to announce the person who has won the point
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Advantage Mr. Jones.
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take advantage of
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to use (something, such as an opportunity) in a way that helps you
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to make good use of (something)
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We took advantage of the warm weather and did some yard work.
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They are taking advantage of an opportunity to travel.
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You should take (full) advantage of this opportunity while you can.
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2
a
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to ask for or expect more than is fair or reasonable from (someone)
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to treat (someone who is generous or helpful) unfairly
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After a while, I began to think she was taking advantage of me.
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b
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to use (something) unfairly for personal gain
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He took advantage of [=exploited] my lack of knowledge.
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She took advantage of our generosity.
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to advantage
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in an attractive and appealing way
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The display shows off the collection to (good/best) advantage.
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