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advantage

ad·van·tage

UK/ədˈvɑːn.tɪd͡ʒ/ US/ədˈvɑːn.tʰɪd͡ʒ/ common
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

  • “the experience gave him the advantage over me”
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2.
3.

benefit resulting from some event or action

  • “it turned out to my advantage”
  • “reaping the rewards of generosity”
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verb

1.

give an advantage to

  • “This system advantages the rich”
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Origin

From Middle English avantage, avauntage, from Old French avantage, from avant (“before”), from Late Latin ab ante.

Phrases

  • absolute advantage
  • advantage gambling
  • advantage ground
  • advantage play
  • advantage player
  • comparative advantage
  • competitive advantage
  • have the advantage

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