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Advantage: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a superior position (advantage)
advantage
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
n.
Something that helps you be better or more successful than others.
a superior position
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/ə suːˈpɪriər pəˈzɪʃən/
n.
A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position relative to others.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'abante' (from before) > Old French 'avantage', meaning a better position.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'advantage' as 'a vantage point'—a high place giving you a better view and position.
📖 Example
Her height gives her a clear advantage when playing basketball.
Her height gives her a clear advantage when playing basketball.
🔗 Collocations
take advantage of – To use a situation or opportunity to benefit oneself.
have an advantage over – To be in a better position than someone else.
gain an advantage – To obtain a favorable position or edge.
🔄 Synonyms
edge (n.) – A slight advantage or superiority over others.
superiority (n.) – The state of being better or more powerful than others.
benefit (n.) – An advantage or profit gained from something.
🚫 Antonyms
disadvantage (n.) – A condition that makes someone less likely to succeed.
drawback (n.) – A negative aspect or feature that reduces effectiveness.
handicap (n.) – A disadvantage that makes achievement more difficult.
🌱 Derivatives
advantageous (adj.) – Providing an advantage; beneficial.
advantageously (adv.) – In a way that gives an advantage.
📖 Cultural Story
The word entered English from Old French 'avantage', rooted in Latin 'abante' meaning 'from before'. It became a key term in sports like tennis.
Meaning 2：a beneficial feature (advantage)
advantage
/ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
n.
A good or useful feature that something has.
a beneficial feature
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/ə ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl ˈfiːtʃər/
n.
A quality or aspect of something that makes it useful or desirable.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
One major advantage of this new smartphone is its incredibly long battery life.
One major advantage of this new smartphone is its incredibly long battery life.
🔗 Collocations
key advantage – The most important beneficial feature of something.
main advantage – The primary benefit or positive aspect.
significant advantage – An important and noticeable benefit.
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
disadvantage (n.) – A negative aspect that makes something less desirable.
drawback (n.) – A feature that causes problems or reduces effectiveness.
downside (n.) – The negative side or disadvantage of a situation.
🌱 Derivatives
advantageous (adj.) – Providing an advantage; beneficial.
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