advantage

Meanings

• noun

  A favorable or superior position, condition, or circumstance.

  - "His experience gave him a great advantage in the job interview."
  - "The underdog team had the advantage of surprise on their side."
  - "She used her knowledge to gain an advantage over her competitors."

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Pronunciation

1. /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

disadvantage , drawback

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Synonyms

benefit , edge , foredeal , value , vantage , benefit , favor , favorise

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with advantage
advantageous , disadvantage , advantaged

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Variants

List of all variants of advantage that leads to same result
advantage , advantages , to advantage , advantaged , advantaging , mechanical advantage , mechanical advantages , take advantage of , taken advantage of , takes advantage of , taking advantage of , took advantage of , at an advantage , redound to the advantage of , to her advantage , to his advantage , to one's advantage , to their advantage

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Forms

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advantages, advantaging, advantaged

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Etymology

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From Old French avanter, meaning 'to come before, to precede'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'advantage' is used in various card games to denote the cards held by a player that are beneficial to their hand.

2. In the world of sports, athletes often speak of having a 'home advantage', referring to the perceived boost they receive from playing in front of their own fans.

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Related Concepts

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1. Competitive advantage: A situation where a business or individual has an edge over competitors due to unique strengths or resources.

2. Strategic advantage: A superior position or condition that can be leveraged to achieve a goal or gain an advantage over opponents.

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Culture

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In literature, 'advantage' is often used to describe a character's superior position or circumstances, as in the novels 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and 'Great Expectations'. In art, the concept of 'advantage' can be seen in the use of perspective to create a sense of depth and superiority in a painting.

How to Memorize "advantage"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mountain peak, representing the advantage, towering above the landscape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'advantage' with the word 'superiority'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Aid' to remember the meaning of 'advantage': 'A' for 'advanced', 'I' for 'important', 'D' for 'desirable'.

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