advantages

Meanings

• noun

  The state or condition of having certain benefits or advantages.

  - "The new policy offers many advantages to employees."
  - "The advantages of using solar energy are numerous."

• noun

  A superior quality or position.

  - "He has the advantage of experience over his younger opponent."
  - "The company's geographic advantage allows it to reach more customers."

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Pronunciation

1. /əd.ˈvæn.tɪ.dʒɪz/
   
   
   
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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 advantages
advantageous , disadvantage , advantaged , advantageousness

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Variants

List of all variants of advantages that leads to same result
advantage , advantages , to advantage , advantaged , advantaging , mechanical advantage , mechanical advantages

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Etymology

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From Old French 'avantage,' meaning 'profit, benefit,' from 'avant,' meaning 'ahead, before,' from Latin 'ante,' meaning 'before.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'advantages' is used in the field of game theory to describe the situation where one player has more options or better options than the other player.

2. The term 'advantages' is also used in the field of psychology to describe the perception of having more resources, abilities, or opportunities than others.

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Related Concepts

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1. disadvantages: The opposite of advantages, referring to the state or condition of having certain drawbacks or disadvantages.

2. competitive advantage: A unique benefit or advantage that one business or organization has over its competitors, which gives it an edge in the marketplace.

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Culture

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The term 'advantages' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to describe the benefits or superiorities of various situations, characters, or ideas. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' the character Atticus Finch has the advantage of being a wise and compassionate lawyer, which helps him to defend Tom Robinson despite the social and racial prejudices of the time.

How to Memorize "advantages"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale, with advantages on one side and disadvantages on the other. Visualize the advantages as being heavier and outweighing the disadvantages.
   - Visualize a person or team with advantages, such as superior knowledge, skills, or resources, and imagine them using these advantages to succeed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'advantages' with the idea of progress or improvement.
   - Associate the word with the idea of being ahead or having an edge over others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-V-A-N-T-A-G-E-S' to remember the definition of advantages: 'Advantages are benefits or superiorities that give an edge.'
   - Create a mental image of a person or team with advantages, such as a superhero with special powers or a sports team with star players.

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