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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADVANTAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › advantageAdvantage Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ADVANTAGE is superiority of position or condition. How to use advantage in a sentence. superiority of position or condition; a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor…

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › advantageADVANTAGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADVANTAGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ADVANTAGE meaning: 1. a condition giving a greater chance of success: 2. to use the good things in a situation: 3…. Learn more.

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

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   advantage is anything that places one in an improved position, esp. in coping with competition or difficulties: It is to one's advantage to have traveled widely. benefit is anything that promotes the welfare or improves the state of a person or group: a benefit to society. profit is any valuable, useful, or helpful gain: profit from trade or ...

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › advantageAdvantage - definition of advantage by The Free Dictionary

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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.