advantage Definition
- 1a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position
- 2a benefit gained from a situation
Using advantage: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "advantage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His experience gave him an advantage over the other candidates.
Example
The new technology gave the company a competitive advantage.
Example
She took advantage of the opportunity to learn a new skill.
Example
The team's speed was an advantage in the game.
advantage Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for advantage
- disadvantage
- drawback
- weakness
- hindrance
Phrases with advantage
take advantage of
to make use of an opportunity
Example
She took advantage of the free time to catch up on her reading.
have the advantage of
to possess a favorable or superior position
Example
The home team had the advantage of playing on their own field.
work to someone's advantage
to be beneficial or helpful to someone
Example
Her experience working with children worked to her advantage when applying for the teaching job.
Origins of advantage
from Old French 'avantage', meaning 'to come before'
Summary: advantage in Brief
An 'advantage' [ədˈvæntɪdʒ] is a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position, or a benefit gained from a situation. It can refer to a person's experience or skills, or to a team's strengths. Phrases like 'take advantage of' and 'have the advantage of' denote making use of opportunities or possessing favorable positions, respectively. 'Advantage' has synonyms like 'benefit' and 'upper hand,' and antonyms like 'disadvantage' and 'weakness.'
