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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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   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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8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishadvantage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a quality of something that makes it better or more useful. Each of these systems has its advantages and disadvantages. Continuous assessment offers clear advantages for teachers and students. advantage of (doing) something A small car has the added advantage of being cheaper to run.