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Synonyms & Antonyms of advantage
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1
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
- your experience volunteering at the hospital will put you at an advantage when you're applying for a job there
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- better,
- bulge,
- catbird seat,
- drop,
- edge,
- high ground,
- inside track,
- jump,
- pull,
- stead,
- upper hand,
- vantage,
- whip hand
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2
a thing that helps
- had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family
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advantage
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of advantage (Entry 2 of 2)
to provide with something useful or desirable
- there's no question that that bicycle racer was significantly advantaged by a great set of genes
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