ADVANTAGES Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

advantages 1 of 2

noun

plural of advantage

as in edges

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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as in benefits

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

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advantages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of advantage

as in avails

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 advantages

Noun

The advantages the Phillies should have in the postseason — raucous home atmosphere, outstanding rotation — have not pushed them over the top. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Podded propulsion offers particular advantages in this environment. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 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 Policymakers and experts reached by CNN to discuss the matter largely said that, in an era when space is becoming increasingly militarized and NASA is planning a moon base, there may be some advantages to creating such an institution. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026 Drone teams have several advantages over the artillery systems and armored vehicles traditionally used to deliver fires. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Yet, those advantages increasingly sound like desperate talking points from commissioner Greg Sankey. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 While silk offers functional advantages, its greatest impact is often perceptual. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Many of these people don’t even know what advantages a physical release brings. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026 South Africa’s progress reflects decades of early investment and institutional capacity—advantages many peers lack. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 When governance meets Goliath For more than a decade, Biglari Holdings and Biglari himself have been plagued by accusations of mismanagement due to ballooning executive pay, stock volatility, and a licensing deal that potentially advantages Biglari personally. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for advantages

Noun

This is his warmest and most charming turn yet — his edges buffed out in a good way.

— Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The 49ers ran for 174 yards in the 27-7 win, using pre-snap movement to get better angles and win the edges.

— Vic Tafur, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

Know More Democratic incumbents in tight races are hoping to reap electoral benefits from 2028 candidates who are coming through their districts.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Companies must capture the benefits of AI without allowing adoption to outpace their ability to understand and govern it.

— Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

Many believe that the reason the good opportunities have seemingly disappeared is because the market is too crowded.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
For this reason, PhotoVogue remains committed to creating a more inclusive global community, providing artists with concrete and free opportunities to develop their creative vision and professional paths.

— Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026
The physical staging, featuring a rotating cube from set designer Martha Ginsberg, shows us the classroom from different vantages, bringing the play’s shifting perspective to three-dimensional life.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

Definition of vantages

Noun

Re-entry is not permitted for general admission ticket holders; VIP, Deluxe and Deluxe+ passes allow in-and-out privileges.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Agents upgraded their own privileges within third-party software hosted by OpenAI and attacked OpenAI internal networks more than once, according to the company's technical report on the Hugging Face incident.

— Shaun Raviv, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026