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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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