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advantage 1 of 2

noun

əd-ˈvan-tij How to pronounce advantage (audio)
Definition of advantagenext
1
as in edge
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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Relevance

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2
as in benefit
a thing that helps had all the advantages of being born into a wealthy and powerful family

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advantage

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verb

as in to benefit
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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Recent Examples of advantage
Noun
Located at 400 Dayton Road in South Glastonbury it was designed to take full advantage of its remarkable setting, which affords unobstructed 180-degree views that span from the Hartford skyline to Sleeping Giant State Park in Hamden. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026 Pros and cons of adjustable-rate mortgages Here's a closer look at adjustable-rate mortgage risks and advantages. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
Taken together, these changes have reshaped American politics in ways that advantage Democrats. — Laurel Elder, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 That would advantage Lasher, because the West Side typically produces more votes than its crosstown rival neighborhood. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for advantage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantage
  1. edge
  2. benefit
  3. opportunity
  4. asset
  5. vantage
  6. better
  7. stead
  8. jump
Noun
  • The Eagles were not as dominant in 2025, partly due to the regression of the depth in their secondary and the injuries sustained at edge rusher.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The facilities would include what’s known as an edge computing data center, which typically is much smaller than traditional data centers and which Global Stack says would require lower utility use and no municipal water connection.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of edge
Noun
  • Although law firms are beginning to embrace the benefits of generative AI, the technology apparently makes many law schools squeamish.
    — Sian Leah Beilock, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Through 2070, South Florida could see $2 of benefits for every $1 invested in community adaptations, like seawall construction and beach nourishment.
    — Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Democrats in the previous cast of early states are going to find new opportunities to wield their clout with a field that could easily number in the dozens.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The Champions League tie against Sabah was seen as a possible opportunity for a first-team debut, but Gabriel was not included in United’s A-list for the competition, which runs to 25 players.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of opportunity
Noun
  • Rather than directly monetizing the platform, Nvidia can deepen developer loyalty, make its hardware and software a natural choice for deploying AI models, and keep a strategic asset out of competitors' hands.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • This marks a decisive shift in national energy strategy, paving the way to return dormant nuclear assets to the power grid.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of asset
Noun
  • Depending on one’s vantage, the concrete behemoth evokes a spaceship or a naval vessel, an airport terminal or a bridge, maybe even a freeway overpass (very LA).
    — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From one vantage, Kardashian’s path to global superstardom was borne by a perfect storm of time, place, person, and opportunity—a convergence of the smartphone, social media, reality TV, and the changing conception of what constitutes a celebrity.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vantage
Noun
  • Kay has hit 12 betters, most in the majors, in his first 66 1/3 innings.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2026
  • And while millions of dollars are traded in the markets by betters looking for an edge, Goldenberg said Cuban intelligence and their allies in China and Russia are likely monitoring the markets as well.
    — Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Definition of better
Noun
  • Wentz initially struggled in Murray’s stead, but the seal broke with two minutes remaining until halftime.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, it was said that the King would be on sick leave for two weeks and Crown Prince Haakon was declared the regent in his father’s stead.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stead
Noun
  • Excluding pole vault and high jump, the jumps and throws include fields of only eight athletes competing over four rounds (compared to six attempts each in an Olympic final).
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is a big jump for Fleury, who has never before worked as an offensive coordinator at any level of football, and most recently was the 49ers' tight ends coach for the past four seasons.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of jump

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