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at an advantage

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Definition of at an advantage

: in a better position to succeed
  • The union should be at an advantage in the negotiations.

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advantage play

  1. : superiority of position or condition

  2. : a factor or circumstance of benefit to its possessor

  3. : benefit, gain

  1. : to give an advantage to : benefit

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