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 data — provided by Eric Eager, then with PFF — has proven extending a three-point lead to six points late in the fourth quarter has more consequences than advantages. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026 Experimental applications are already being explored, but commercially meaningful advantages remain uncertain. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026 Florida Democrats are turning out in droves to vote this month, but will that be enough to pull off upset victories in a state where Republicans enjoy vast advantages? — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Studies on whether gamblers outpredict traditional pollsters have been frustratingly inconclusive, but betting markets have some obvious advantages. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 In fact, mid-sized companies often have advantages large corporations don’t. — John Iseghohi, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Success in each case hinged on having enough public engagement to drive voter turnout to levels sufficient that the people could overcome the advantages of big money, Big Tech and entrenched power. — Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Lacob sees distinct advantages to using menstrual fluid to look at conditions of the reproductive health system. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 That gives the Bengals advantages in quarterback play, preparation and availability. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 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

Bake until crust is dry around the edges and just beginning to brown, 25–35 minutes.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Removing leaves from the edges of your garden beds will give you a clean boundary between the lawn and garden beds, adding some order to the garden’s appearance.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of edges

Noun

If approved, Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel each year with exemptions available for some seniors and people receiving disability benefits.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The ordinance, approved Tuesday and introduced by Mayor John Heilman, allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with the city, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

Whether three-, four- or five-day mandates, companies have cited the importance of creative collaboration for business productivity and growth, as well as mentorship opportunities.

— Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
His elite outfield coverage included converting a remarkable 50% of five-star catch opportunities.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of opportunities

Noun

If tokenization can demonstrate meaningful capital formation and genuine secondary-market liquidity in sport, the implications could extend beyond it, supporting the broader adoption of tokenized assets across the economy.

— Julian La Picque, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
These early plutocrats made their fortunes on immovable assets — gold, land, oil, the natural riches of California.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of assets

Noun

The path Republicans take is not entirely up to him, however, given that an individual senator has enough privileges to grind floor business to a crawl.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
The policy, at the forefront of debate over the intersection of age bias and safety, requires physicians age 70 and older who are applying to obtain or renew hospital privileges to undergo vision and neuro-psychological examination.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026