Pronunciation

/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/

Definitions

Noun

1. A benefit or advantage gained over others: The team’s new strategy gave them a significant advantage in the competition.
2. An edge or superiority: She has the advantage in playing chess due to her extensive experience.
3. A positive feature or aspect: One of the hotel’s advantages is its prime location near the beach.

Verb

1. To have a beneficial position or condition: We need to capitalize on our advantage over the competition.
2. To gain an edge or benefit: He took advantage of the situation to learn a new skill.

Adjective

1. Giving or resulting from an advantage: An advantageously placed store draws in a lot of customers.

Phrases

• “Take advantage of” implies utilizing a favorable situation.
• “At a disadvantage” describes being in a less favorable position.
• “Playing to one’s advantage” means exploiting strengths to gain an edge.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The team’s new training regimen gave them a clear advantage over their rivals.
• Verb: He decided to take advantage of the early-bird discount on the flight.
• Adjective: The athlete had the advantage of being well-rested before the race.

Synonyms

• Benefit
• Edge
• Advantageous
• Superior
• Favorable
• Positive
• Competitive edge
• Upper hand
• Benefit from