Cool MateMeaning of Privileges
Special rights or advantages available to a person or group.
In simple words: Special rights or advantages given to someone.
Privileges in a sentence
- Those with higher education often enjoy certain privileges in the job market.
- Access to the private club is a privilege, not a right.
- She used her privileges to help those less fortunate.
- In many societies, certain privileges are based on economic status.
- It's a privilege to have the opportunity to travel and learn from different cultures.
How to use Privileges
Use 'privileges' to refer to advantages people have, often in formal contexts. Avoid informal language when discussing serious advantages.
Grammar pattern
countable noun
Memory hint
Think of 'privilege' as a 'private edge' — an extra advantage that not everyone has.
Related words
Collocations with Privileges
- social privileges
- exclusive privileges
- lose privileges
- inherit privileges
- enjoy privileges
Synonyms for Privileges
- advantages
- benefits
- entitlements
- immunities
- perks
Opposites of Privileges
- disadvantages
- disenfranchisement
- restriction
Common mistakes with Privileges
- Confused with 'rights'; privileges are not guaranteed.
- Used in singular form too often; 'privilege' can be singular but 'privileges' is more common.
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Privileges in other languages
More words like Privileges
- Forget it
A phrase used to indicate that something is no longer worth considering.
- I'm through doing that shit
I have decided to stop engaging in that unpleasant action.
- You always say that
You frequently repeat this statement.
- The same thing every time
An expression meaning doing something identically on each occasion.
- I'm always right too
A phrase indicating one's belief in being correct, often used in debate or discussion.
- You know what that is
A phrase confirming understanding about something already mentioned.
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Frequently asked questions about Privileges
What does Privileges mean?
Special rights or advantages given to someone.
What is the definition of Privileges?
Special rights or advantages available to a person or group.
How do you use Privileges in a sentence?
Those with higher education often enjoy certain privileges in the job market.
Can you give another example of Privileges?
Access to the private club is a privilege, not a right.
What are synonyms for Privileges?
Common alternatives include advantages, benefits, entitlements, immunities, perks.
What is the opposite of Privileges?
Opposite meanings include disadvantages, disenfranchisement, restriction.
What words go with Privileges?
It commonly pairs with social privileges, exclusive privileges, lose privileges, inherit privileges, enjoy privileges.
What are common mistakes when using Privileges?
Confused with 'rights'; privileges are not guaranteed. Used in singular form too often; 'privilege' can be singular but 'privileges' is more common.
How do you pronounce Privileges?
US: //ˈprɪvəlɪdʒɪz//, UK: //ˈprɪvɪlɪdʒɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Privileges?
Use 'privileges' to refer to advantages people have, often in formal contexts. Avoid informal language when discussing serious advantages.