Definition of advantage
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : superiority of position or condition
Higher ground gave the enemy the advantage.
2 : a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor
lacked the advantages of an education
4 : the first point won in tennis after deuce
to advantage
: so as to produce a favorable impression or effect
wishing to be seen to advantage
advantage
verbadvantaged; advantaging
Definition of advantage (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give an advantage to : benefit Government does not know how to strengthen all families, and no public policy avoids advantaging some families while implicitly asking others to wait in the queue.— Martin Neil Baily
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