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Advantage

🇬🇧 UK /["/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/"]/

Meaning of Advantage

a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people

In simple words: A benefit or a positive aspect of something.

Advantage in a sentence

• Having a strong educational background is often an advantage in the job market.
• One advantage of living in a big city is the availability of public transport.
• She had the advantage over her competitors because of her previous experience.
• In this negotiation, both sides need to feel they have an advantage.
• Understanding the market gives you a significant advantage in business.

How to use Advantage

Use this word when discussing benefits or positive features. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as business discussions or everyday conversations.

Grammar pattern

have + advantage

Memory hint

Think of 'advantage' as 'add value'—it adds something positive.

Related words

Collocations with Advantage

• big
• considerable
• enormous
• have
• gain
• get
• to somebody’s advantage
• advantage in
• advantage over
• to good advantage
• to somebody/​something’s best advantage
• big
• considerable
• enormous
• have
• gain
• get
• to somebody’s advantage
• advantage in
• advantage over
• to good advantage
• to somebody/​something’s best advantage

Synonyms for Advantage

• exploit

Opposites of Advantage

• disadvantage
• drawback
• hindrance

Common mistakes with Advantage

• Confusing 'advantage' with 'advantaged', which implies someone is privileged.
• Using 'advantage' as a verb, when it's only a noun.
• Confusing the phrase 'take advantage' with 'take advantage of'—the latter is correct.

Frequently asked questions about Advantage

What does Advantage mean?

A benefit or a positive aspect of something.

What is the definition of Advantage?

a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people

How do you use Advantage in a sentence?

Having a strong educational background is often an advantage in the job market.

Can you give another example of Advantage?

One advantage of living in a big city is the availability of public transport.

What are synonyms for Advantage?

Common alternatives include exploit.

What is the opposite of Advantage?

Opposite meanings include disadvantage, drawback, hindrance.

What words go with Advantage?

It commonly pairs with big, considerable, enormous, have, gain, get, to somebody’s advantage, advantage in, advantage over, to good advantage, to somebody/​something’s best advantage, big, considerable, enormous, have, gain, get, to somebody’s advantage, advantage in, advantage over, to good advantage, to somebody/​something’s best advantage.

What are common mistakes when using Advantage?

Confusing 'advantage' with 'advantaged', which implies someone is privileged. Using 'advantage' as a verb, when it's only a noun. Confusing the phrase 'take advantage' with 'take advantage of'—the latter is correct.

How do you pronounce Advantage?

US: /["/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/"]/, UK: /["/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Advantage?

Use this word when discussing benefits or positive features. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, such as business discussions or everyday conversations.

What CEFR level is Advantage?

"Advantage" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.